Implementation of health promotion methods for the prevention of mother-to-child HIV transmission among pregnant women: A literature review

This study has been conducted to identify health promotion methods in the Prevention of Mother-to-Child HIV Transmission (PMTCT) program among pregnant women and barriers to implementation. In this literature review study, we included published original articles which were published from 2010-2020 in Pubmed, ProQuest and Science Direct. The search was limited by the independent variable of health promotion methods and the dependent variable of the PMTCT program among pregnant women. Researchers have found 9 articles and 5 kinds of health promotion methods in the PMTCT program, namely community-based, home-based, short messaging service, partner-based, and integration between traditional birth attendants and primary health care. Lack of knowledge and collaboration on promotional methods that are appropriate for the conditions and situations of pregnant women can hinder the implementation of the PMTCT program. Therefore we need a health promotion method that suits the needs of pregnant women.