Beliefs and Perceptions of Midwives on Prevention of Mother‐to‐Child Transmission of Hepatitis B in Selected Primary Health Care Facilities in Ghana

Key Points

• To examine midwives' beliefs and perceptions regarding the prevention of mother-to-child transmission of hepatitis B in Ghana.
• Qualitative assessment of midwives' attitudes and subjective norms
• Evaluation of current training and supervision practices
• Analysis of promotional strategies for hepatitis B vaccination
• Strengthening training and supervision is needed to enhance PMTCT practices
• Promoting hepatitis B vaccination among healthcare workers could reduce fear and increase prevention efforts
• Improved beliefs among midwives contribute to better outcomes in HBV elimination efforts.

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