ABSTRACT

Background: A female reproductive organs are more susceptible to contracting HIV than male reproductive organs because they are inside the body. The inside of the vagina is mucously webbed and has folds that make the vaginal section wider to be more susceptible to HIV infection than the male reproductive organs. Vaginal sexual intercourse with violence has the potential to cause injury to the female reproductive organs. The wound becomes the entrance for HIV that is in the sperm fluid into the female body.

Aim: The purpose of the research is to determine the characteristics, sources of information, and housewives' knowledge about HIV / AIDS and PMTCT.

Method: Research design is descriptive research. Research samples are housewives with a total sampling technique. Data analysis uses univariate.

Results: The research results show that ≤ 35 years were 63%, with secondary education of 50%, 65% lack of knowledge about HIV / AIDS and PMTCT. Respondents received information about HIV / AIDS from electronic media 56% and sources of information on PMTCT 34% from health officers.

Conclusion: The respondents are expected to increase knowledge about HIV and AIDS and PMTCT.

Keywords: Characteristics, HIV, AIDS