Year: 2024
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Background: Triple elimination is a program implemented by the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Indonesia, this program was adopted from the World Health Program or WHO to combat the transmission of HIV (Human immunodeficiency virus), syphilis and hepatitis B in pregnant women to their babies The aim of this study of this research is to determine the profile of pregnant women who undergo triple elimination testing. Methods: This study was a descriptive observational study with a retrospective study design. The data was collected from the medical records of pregnant women at Wangaya Regional Hospital from January 2023 to December 2023. Results: In this study involving 101 subjects, in this study, there were 65 people who underwent triple elimination examination and 36 people did not undergo triple elimination. These included HIV with 13 cases (12.8%) and hepatitis b with 4 cases (3.9%) and syphilis with 2 cases (1.98%). Conclusions: The triple elimination screening is a mandatory examination for pregnant women conducted during the first trimester of pregnancy. Pregnant women who do not undergo the triple elimination screening may lack knowledge, sufficient information and proper education and communication from healthcare providers about the triple elimination program. Improving these factors will enhance pregnant women's motivation to utilize and access healthcare services.
Authors: Ogek Dwi Shavitri, Ketut Suryana
Language: English
Subfield: Infectious Diseases
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4405096433