"I think this is the only challenge… the stigma" Stakeholder perceptions about barriers to Antenatal care (ANC) and Prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) uptake in Kano state, Nigeria.
Osasuyi DirisuGeorge EluwaEseoghene AdamsKwasi TorpeyOladapo ShittuSylvia AdebajoPublished in: PloS one (2020)
The implementation of effective PMTCT programs would require innovative strategies that leverage improvement of Antenatal care (ANC) uptake as an entry point for PMTCT. In addition, sustaining engagement in care requires creating a supportive stigma-free environment in the community as well as spousal support to ensure women can navigate the socio-cultural barriers that limit access to health services.
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