Factors associated with knowledge on HIV, TB and malaria among pregnant women and their perception of access to RDTs for HIV, TB and malaria in Savannakhet Province, Lao PDR

A very low awareness of HIV, TB, and malaria was identified among pregnant women in this study. Strategies to improve the knowledge of HIV, TB, and malaria in Lao PDR should focus on women who live in rural areas, emerging regions with a high incidence of HIV, TB, and malaria, ethnic pregnant women, the poor, and the illiterate. Lastly, efforts are needed to increase access to early detection and prevention of three deadly diseases, such as HIV, TB, and malaria, among pregnant women by increasing their accessibility to rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) for HIV, malaria, and TB.