摘要：Male involvement in theprogramme on Prevention of Mother to Child Transm ission(PMTCT) of HIV/AIDSis investigatedin Ilala Municipality, Dar es Sa laamregionin Tanzania. Knowledge, attitude, communication behaviors among partners, awareness, andhow theyaffect the uptake of the PMTCT servicesare among the factors considered.A sample of 192 study units was used. Structured,administered questionnaires and in-depth interviews were used as data collection instruments.Questions rela tingto uptake of PMTCT and associatedfactors such asoutlined in theintroductionwere asked. Datawere analyzed by using SPSS Chi-Square test and logistic regression modules were used in the analysis.Significant relationships between knowledge/attitudes and follow up to the uptake of PMTCT serviceswere observed.The study revealed tha t communication barriers between pregnant women and their husband/partners a re the limiting factors of follow up to uptake and utilization of PMTCT services.Logistic Regression Analysis shows that all the limiting factors of knowledge, attitude, and communication behaviors among partners have had a greater chance of influencing a follow up to the uptake ofPMTCT services.HIV/AIDS education aimed at increasingknowledge and PMTCT awareness among clients/partners within the community isstill low. Stigmatization is singled out as a matter to be addressed.PMTCT utilization acceptancerequiresa change of cultural attitude in the community
