Social Support in the Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission to HIV Infected Mother

HIV-AIDS epidemic is a global problem that is
increasing every year. Along with the increasing number of
men who have sex unsafe, causing an increase in the number of
women infected with HIV. Programs the Prevention of Mother
to Child Transmission (PMTCT) is an effective intervention to
prevent HIV transmission from mother to child. One of the
efforts of the Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission
(PMTCT), is psychological support, social and health care,
then, to HIV-infected mothers and babies and their families.
The purpose of this research to know the description of social
support in the the Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission
(PMTCT) to HIV-infected mothers. This type of research is
qualitative with phenomenological approach in the form of
case studies. Subjects were HIV-infected mothers amounted to
one person. Data collection techniques with participatory
observation, interview and documentation field. The research
instrument uses an interview guide. Triangulation of data
sources for data accuracy, and analyzed by an interactive
model. Result: the subject get of social support from husband,
peers, support NGOs, and health workers in health care
facilities. Social support provided in the form of emotional
support, facilities and infrastructure, information and peer
support. The impact of social support from the aspect of
psychological, health and social environment. Conclusion: In
general, the subject get of social support in prevention of
mother to child transmission well.