Abstract: Journal of Sexual Health and AIDS Research

Abstract:
Background: Early HIV, Syphilis and Hepatitis B screening literacy must be understood by women of childbearing age. If the mother does not know this, it will have an impact on sexually transmitted diseases. The aim of the study was to analyze factors related to screening of pregnant women.

Method: Quantitative cross-sectional study, conducted at 13 Community Health Centers for two months. 100 pregnant women using proportional stratified sampling, questionnaire instrument. Chisquare analysis.

Results: Age (p value = 0.027), income (p value = 0.011), attitude (p value = 0.000), PPIA (p value = 0.005) and counseling (p value = 0.026) have a significant relationship (p value < 0, 05) with the mother's level of knowledge about screening. Education (p value = 0.634), employment (p value = 0.719), parity (p value = 0.938), antenatal care (p value = 0.191), access to information (p value = 0.323) have no significant relationship (p value >0 .05).