ABSTRACT.
Irrational prescribing of ARVs to HIV pregnant women is a major problem of poor control
of HIV/AIDS all over the world. The researcher assessed the rational prescribing of
ARVs and identified factors which contribute to poor prescribing skills and adherence to
the National guidelines.
A retrospective cross sectional approach was used in studying a sample of pregnant
HIV women attending different health institutions in Bushenyi District as from 1st
January 2008 to 31st December 2009.
The study revealed that actually 61% of the prescribers adhered to the National
guidelines of Antiretroviral therapy.
Rational prescribing of ARVs is an important factor in the effective treatment and control
strategy of HIV/AIDS.
KARIUKI, K (2021). Rational Prescribing Of Arvs Among Pregnant Hiv Women Attending Selected Health Institutions, In Bushenyi District, Uganda. Afribary. Retrieved from https://afribary.com/works/rational-prescribing-of-arvs-among-pregnant-hiv-women-attending-selected-health-institutions-in-bushenyi-district-uganda
KARIUKI, KEVIN "Rational Prescribing Of Arvs Among Pregnant Hiv Women Attending Selected Health Institutions, In Bushenyi District, Uganda" Afribary. Afribary, 04 Jun. 2021, https://afribary.com/works/rational-prescribing-of-arvs-among-pregnant-hiv-women-attending-selected-health-institutions-in-bushenyi-district-uganda. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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KARIUKI, KEVIN . "Rational Prescribing Of Arvs Among Pregnant Hiv Women Attending Selected Health Institutions, In Bushenyi District, Uganda" Afribary (2021). Accessed November 22, 2024. https://afribary.com/works/rational-prescribing-of-arvs-among-pregnant-hiv-women-attending-selected-health-institutions-in-bushenyi-district-uganda