Translating Research into Practice in Low-Resource Countries : Progress in Prevention of Maternal to Child Transmission of HIV in Nigeria
Joint Authors
Iwu, E. N.
Ogbolu, Y.
Zhu, S.
Johnson, J. V.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-10, 10 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-04-29
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
10
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
Research related to prevention of maternal to child transmission (PMTCT) of HIV is dynamic and rapidly changing and has provided evidence-based interventions and policies for practitioners.
However, it is uncertain that research and policy guidelines are adequately being disseminated and implemented in resource-constrained countries with the largest burden PMTCT.
This study examined current PMTCT practices in 27 public health facilities in Nigeria.
Methods.
A cross-sectional survey of 231 practicing nurses was conducted.
Current PMTCT care practices were evaluated and compared to WHO and national PMTCT policy guidelines.
Linear mixed models evaluated the association between PMTCT care practices and training in PMTCT.
Results.
Most nurses (80%) applied practices involving newborn prophylaxis; yet significant gaps in maternal intrapartum treatment and infant feeding practices were identified.
PMTCT training explained 25% of the variance in the application of PMTCT care practices.
Conclusion.
Key PMTCT practices are not being adequately translated from research into practice.
Researchers, policymakers, and clinicians could apply the study findings to address significant knowledge translation gaps in PMTCT.
Strategies derived from an implementation science perspective are suggested as a means to improve the translation of PMTCT research into practice in Sub-Saharan African medical facilities.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Ogbolu, Y.& Iwu, E. N.& Zhu, S.& Johnson, J. V.. 2013. Translating Research into Practice in Low-Resource Countries : Progress in Prevention of Maternal to Child Transmission of HIV in Nigeria. Nursing Research and Practice،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-503050
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Ogbolu, Y.…[et al.]. Translating Research into Practice in Low-Resource Countries : Progress in Prevention of Maternal to Child Transmission of HIV in Nigeria. Nursing Research and Practice No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-503050
American Medical Association (AMA)
Ogbolu, Y.& Iwu, E. N.& Zhu, S.& Johnson, J. V.. Translating Research into Practice in Low-Resource Countries : Progress in Prevention of Maternal to Child Transmission of HIV in Nigeria. Nursing Research and Practice. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-503050
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-503050