High-Risk Prenatal Client - Hiv - Aids
High-Risk Prenatal Client - Hiv - Aids
High-Risk Prenatal Client - Hiv - Aids
PREGESTATIONAL CONDITIONS
Session Objectives
To discuss best practice for antenatal, intrapartum and postpartum care of the HIV-positive mother to reduce mother-to-child transmission To understand more about HIV/AIDS
What is HIV/AIDS?
Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) is caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). HIV attacks and destroys white blood cells, causing a defect in the bodys immune system. AIDS may manifest as early as 2 years or as late as 10 years after infection with HIV.
Anyone can get HIV infection. Women especially may not know they are at risk
HIV is treatable. Treatment can prolong a womans life and prevent HIV transmission to her infant during pregnancy Most women who get the HIV test do not have the virus
If a woman is HIV+ during pregnancy, she can get treatment immediately
If a woman is HIV negative during pregnancy, she can learn ways to prevent getting the infection in the future
All information about HIV testing and the results are kept confidential to the extent allowed by law. Federal and state laws protect women with HIV from discrimination
Experts recommend that all pregnant women receive an HIV test regardless of whether a woman thinks she is at risk
Stillbirths
Congenital abnormalities Embryopathies
Casual person to person contact at home or work or in social or public places Food, air, water Insect/mosquito bites Coughing, sneezing, spitting Shaking hands, touching, dry kissing or hugging Swimming pools, toilets, etc.
Resuscitation of baby:
No mouth to mouth suction
No mouth to mouth breathing
PRETEST COUNSELING
TAKE RISK HISTORY AND COUNCIL REGARDING RISK REDUCTION DISCUSS REASONS FOR TEST PROVIDE INFORMATION TO WOMEN REGARDING TESTING & ILLNESS RISKS & BENEFITS OF TESTING CONFIDENTIALITY OF RESULTS ASSESS WINDOW PERIOD PERSON HAS RIGHT TO REFUSE TESTING
POST-TEST COUNSELING
HIV RESULTS SHOULD BE GIVEN IN PERSON ASSESS PATIENTS UNDERSTANDING ENCOURAGE PATIENT TO EXPRESS FEELINGS AND ASK QUESTIONS NEGATIVE AND INDETERMINATE RESULTS: DISCUSS NEED FOR REPEAT TESTING
RISK FACTORS:
Certain behaviors can increase your HIV risk. These are some of the most common risk factors:
Having unprotected vaginal, anal, or oral sex with someone who is infected with HIV or whose HIV status you don't know.
Having many sexual partners. Having sex with a sex worker or an IV drug user. Sharing needles, syringes, or equipment used to prepare or inject drugs with someone who is HIV infected. Using needles for piercing or tattooing that are not sterile.
Bisexual partners
Shortness of breath
Skin rash Weakened bones Bone death, particularly in the hip joints
See a qualified professional who uses sterile equipment if you plan to get a tattoo or have your body pierced. Don't share toothbrushes or razors. Talk to a doctor about getting tested for HIV if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. If you're HIVpositive, seek counseling and treatment, which can prevent HIV from being passed to a fetus or infant in most cases. Do not breastfeed if you have a newborn and are HIVpositive.
Should pregnant women get tested for HIV? How is testing done? How can HIV/AIDS affect my pregnancy? What is the chance that my baby will become HIV positive? How will my prenatal care be handled differently if I am HIV positive? Is there safe treatment for women during pregnancy?
CONCLUSIONS
ALL PREGNANT WOMEN SHOULD BE OFFERRED HIV TESTING PRE- & POST- TEST COUNSELING FOR ALL PREGNANT WOMEN TARGETED TESTING OF PREGNANT WOMEN WHO REPORT HIGH RISK BEHAVIOR NOT RECOMMENDED