A study using knowledge, attitude and practices on the prevention of HIV-1 vertical transmission with outcomes in early infant HIV-1 diagnosis in Eastern Uganda.

Objective: The objective of this study was to assess trends over time using knowledge, attitude and practices (KAP) among mothers living with HIV and rates of early infant diagnosis (EID) of human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) in a hospital in Eastern Uganda, which is included in the National HIV Prevention Strategy (NHPS) in Uganda.

Methods: A thematic qualitative assessment was conducted using focus group discussions (FGDs) with pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers and women attending the antiretroviral therapy (ART) clinic, all living with HIV. In addition, we have performed key informant interviews (KIIs) in October 2011 (baseline) and November 2016 (follow-up) at Mbale Regional Referral Hospital.