Tuberculosis screening among human immunodeficiency virus positive pregnant women in Limpopo Province
Chewe, Violet Manonyana
Tuberculosis (TB) is one of the major global health crises, which contributes to high
mortality in pregnant women. A qualitative descriptive research approach was used to
conduct the study. The study was conducted at Polokwane East sub-district, Limpopo
Province to explore the views and challenges faced by midwives in tuberculosis screening
among human immunodeficiency positive (HIV) pregnant women in selected local area
clinics. Nonprobability purposive sampling was used to select the participants. Semi structured interviews with guide questions were used to collect data from the participants
through digital channels. Analysis of data was done according to Tesch’s eight steps.
Findings revealed several challenges, which hinder midwives from providing quality TB
screening to pregnant women, such as lack of resources, midwives related challenges
and pregnant women related challenges. Recommendations were done based on the
study findings for the department of health, PHC facilities, midwives, and future research
studies.
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