Dr. Atupele Ngina Mulaga

Dr. Atupele Ngina Mulaga

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Mathematics & Statistics

4 publications

Atupele N. Mulaga’s expertise is in Applied Statistics. She is currently a lecturer and researcher in Statistics at the Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences, Department of Mathematical Sciences. She received a Consortium for Advanced Research Training in Africa (CARTA) PhD fellowship f...

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Association between Male Partner Involvement and the Uptake of Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV (PMTCT) Interventions in Mwanza District, Malawi: A Retrospective Cohort Study.

Journal Article
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Author
Fatch W. Kalembo
Co-authors
Maggie Zgambo, Dr. Atupele Ngina Mulaga
Abstract
Abstract
Objective
The main objective of this study was to examine the association between male partner involvement and the uptake of prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV (PMTCT) interventions.

Methods
A retrospective cohort study was used to collect data on women, their male partners and their children who were enrolled in a PMTCT program from January 2004 to December 2006 at Mwanza District Hospital. HIV infected women and their children were followed-up over the 18 months postnatal period. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, chi-square test and logistic regression.

Results
A total of 476 HIV positive women were enrolled in a PMTCT program and were followed-up in the study. Of those followed-up in the study, 65 (13.7%) had a male partner involvement while 411 (86.3%) had no male partner involvement. Male partner involvement was significantly associated with condom use (Adjusted odds ratio [AOR] = 5.6, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 2.3–13.5, P<0.001), hospital delivery (AOR = 25.9, 95%CI: 10.6–63.6, P<0.001), and completion of follow-up in the program (AOR = 16.8, 95% CI: 8.5–33.4, P<0.001).

Conclusion
Male partner involvement increases the uptake of some PMTCT interventions by HIV positive women. Multi-strategic, culturally tailored public health care models are needed to increase the rate of male partner involvement in the program.
Year of Publication
2013
Journal Name
PLoS One
Volume
8
Issue
6
Page Numbers
1-7
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