To Assess the Outcome of Pregnancy of the Women Detected as HIV Positive Cases in PPTCT Program Since its Initiation in 2005 in Umaid Hospital, Jodhpur (Rajasthan)

ABSTRACT

Background: Our study is planned to note the outcome ofpregnancy of the women detected as HIV positive in thePPTCT program as well as to have an evaluation of thePPTCT program in our institute since the initiation of thisprogramme in 2005.Materials & Methods: The present study was carried out inthe department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Umaid Hospitalattached to Dr. S. N. Medical College, Jodhpur. The data overthis period were analyzed. As per the strategy and policyprescribed by NACO, tests (E/R/S) were performed on theserum samples. Those found HIV positive went for confidentialpost-test information and counselling regarding throughintimation about the vertical transmission and importance oftheir institutional deliveries.Results: Our study observed that out of the total deliveredbabies of seropositive women 95.31% were live births, 3.90%were IUD babies and one was still birth. Out of the totaldelivered babies 64 i.e. 52.45% had physiological jaundice,35 i.e. 28.68% had acute diarrheal disease, 2 i.e. 1.63% hadoral thrush, 20 i.e. 16.93% had URI, 2 i.e. 1.63% had ServerSepticaemia, 9 babies i.e. 7.37 % expired in neonatal periodand another 9 expired after one month.Conclusion: PPTCT programs are feasible in Governmenthospital were resources are limited. Rural pregnant women arereceptive to voluntary counselling and testing.