Social Support For Pregnant Women With HIV: A Narrative Review

Abstract

HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is a virus that destroys the human immune system. Infection can be prevented with the right measures. This virus has become a significant health problem and is endemic in people's lives. The incidence of HIV during pregnancy is four times higher than in the non-pregnant population. reported in a recent survey. Only 55% of pregnant women take HIV tests, because most do not get permission from their husbands. Of these, 7,153 were HIV positive and 76% had not received ARV treatment. This will also increase the risk of transmission to the baby. The purpose of this study was to determine social support for pregnant women with HIV. The method in this research is a narrative review by reviewing 10 articles. The results of this study are based on 10 articles, there are several social supports that affect pregnant women with HIV, namely social and social interaction, empathy, support from many people, support from health workers and mobile phone support groupscitations.