European Journal of Molecular & Clinical Medicine

Abstract

Background: Low birth weight, premature birth linkage with maternal HIV infection
has been reported by some studies. The study was done to estimate seroprevalence, the
socio-demographic profile and its outcome in HIV among pregnant females.
Materials and Methods: A total of 24 HIV positive pregnant females were registered in
which 18 delivered (total- 5400) at Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department, Dr. Sushila
Tiwari hospital, Haldwani during study period Dec 2019- Nov 2021. Seroprevalence,
demographic profile, pregnancy outcome and fetal complications of HIV infection were
described using frequency, percentages, mean, standard deviation using Microsoft
Excel software.
Results: The seroprevalence of HIV among pregnant females was 0.33%. Low birth
weight was seen in 25% newborns, 20.8% newborns were preterm. In present study, 1
(4.2%) new born each had NICU admission, congenital anomaly, IUD and 1 was still
born.
Conclusion: Adverse foetal outcome in forms of low birth weight, preterm birth, NICU
admission, congenital anomaly, IUD and still born was seen in HIV positive pregnant
females.