Ifeanyichukwu Anthony Ogueji, Emmanuel Busayo Omotoso
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Abstract Aim The uptake of the prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV (PMTCT) services is predictive of HIV transmission; however, many barriers limit pregnant women living with HIV from this uptake. This study, therefore, aimed to explore some barriers to PMTCT services uptake among pregnant women living with HIV. Methods A qualitative interview design was employed with pregnant women living with HIV, their husbands or relatives, and service providers in two Nigerian health facilities. Thirty-five participants were individually interviewed until data saturation occurred, and the data were thematically analyzed. Results Five barriers to PMTCT services uptake were found - “fear of stigmatization,” “poor support from family,” “conflict between attending to social role demands and PMTCT programs,” “financial and time cost to health facilities,” and “poor service provider-patient interaction.” Conclusion These data contribute to informing targeted interventions that strengthen the uptake of PMTCT services among HIV-positive pregnant women.