Epidemiological Profile of Angolan Pregnant Women Living with HIV Treated at the Provincial Hospital of Cuando Cubango, Angola

Perfil epidemiológico de gestantes angoleñas que viven con VIH atendidas en el Hospital Provincial de Cuando Cubango, Angola

Authors

  • André Yambi Kakolo Wako Kungo Higher Institute - Menongue university campus.
  • Alina Maria Ruiz Piedra Instituto Superior Politécnico Jean Piaget de Benguela. Benguela, Angola.
  • Antonino Sambundo Benjamin Kapitao Katiavala Bwila University
  • Isabel Talina Fernando Ferreira Catraio Munene Jean Piaget Polytechnic Higher Institute Benguela
  • Freddy Gomez Martinez Higher Institute of Ombaka

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22258/hgh.v10i2.384

Abstract

Objective: This study aimed to describe the epidemiological profile of pregnant women living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) treated at the maternity unit of the Provincial Hospital of Cuando Cubango, Angola, during the period 2019–2023. Materials and Methods: An observational, descriptive, and retrospective study was conducted using secondary data obtained from the medical records of 414 pregnant women living with HIV. Quantitative variables were analyzed using measures of central tendency and dispersion, while qualitative variables were analyzed using frequencies and percentages. Results: The pregnant women had a mean age of 26.5 ± 5.59 years; 93% were from the municipality of Menongue, and 22.7% lived in the Castilho neighborhood. Regarding occupation, 46.9% were homemakers and 31.6% were vendors. Concerning marital status, 52.7% were in a stable union. The predominant educational level was primary education (35.5%). It was observed that 51.4% of couples were infected. The main route of transmission was unprotected sexual intercourse (94.4%), and 64.4% reported having only one sexual partner. Alcohol consumption was reported by 2.9%. Treatment abandonment was identified in 14.5% of cases, while 67.9% initiated antiretroviral therapy only during the third trimester of pregnancy. Most women (78.7%) delivered in a hospital setting, 97.6% had vaginal delivery, and 73.4% received the HIV diagnosis during pregnancy. Conclusion: The epidemiological profile revealed social, educational, and marital vulnerabilities, highlighting the need for effective prevention, early screening, and continuous follow-up. Keywords: Pregnant People; Medication Adherence; HIV Infections (Source: MeSH, NLM).

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Author Biographies

André Yambi Kakolo, Wako Kungo Higher Institute - Menongue university campus.

Enfermeiro, Mestre em Saúde Pública. Instituto Superior do Wako Kungo - Polo Universitário de Menongue. Cubango, Angola. Instituto Superior Politécnico Jean Piaget de Benguela. Benguela, Angola.

Alina Maria Ruiz Piedra, Instituto Superior Politécnico Jean Piaget de Benguela. Benguela, Angola.

Engenheira Biomédica e Doutora em Ciências da Educação Médica. Instituto Superior Politécnico Jean Piaget de Benguela. Benguela, Angola. Instituto Superior Politécnico Kalandula de Angola. Luanda, Angola.

Antonino Sambundo Benjamin Kapitao, Katiavala Bwila University

Médico, Doutor em Ciências Biomoleculares. Instituto Superior Politécnico Jean Piaget de Benguela. Benguela, Angola. Universidade Katyavala Bwila. Benguela, Angola.

Isabel Talina Fernando Ferreira Catraio Munene, Jean Piaget Polytechnic Higher Institute Benguela

Biomédico, Mestre em Saúde Pública. Instituto Superior Politécnico Jean Piaget de Benguela. Benguela, Angola. Direcção Municipal de Saúde. Benguela, Angola.

Freddy Gomez Martinez, Higher Institute of Ombaka

Médico, Especialista em Epidemiologia, Mestre em epidemiologia. Universidade de Belas. Luanda, Angola. Universidade Privada de Angola. Luanda, Angola.

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2026-06-15

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Yambi Kakolo, A., Ruiz Piedra, A. M., Sambundo Benjamin Kapitao, A., Fernando Ferreira Catraio Munene, I. T., & Gomez Martinez, F. (2026). Epidemiological Profile of Angolan Pregnant Women Living with HIV Treated at the Provincial Hospital of Cuando Cubango, Angola: Perfil epidemiológico de gestantes angoleñas que viven con VIH atendidas en el Hospital Provincial de Cuando Cubango, Angola. Peruvian Journal of Health Care and Global Health, 10(2). https://doi.org/10.22258/hgh.v10i2.384

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