<![CDATA[ Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) are global health problems that are still a serious challenge, including in Indonesia. One of the main accesses of HIV transmission in children is from mother to child which can occur during pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding. To be able to break this chain of transmission, Voluntary Counselling and Testing (VST) is a special screening program that deals with the incidence of infectious diseases such as HIV/AIDS. However, the utilization of VCT in Indonesia is still very low, especially in remote areas such as large islands outside Java. This study aims to systematically identify the various factors that can influence the utilization of VCT in pregnant women in Indonesia. The method used was systematic review with PRISMA guidelines. Through literature searches on databases including Pubmed, Google Scholar, and ScienceDirect using the keywords “VCT”, “HIV/AIDS”, “Pregnant Women”, and “Indonesia” in Indonesian and English. 2,189 articles were found, which were then screened, and 10 articles were obtained that met the inclusion and exclusion criteria. The results of the review showed that there are many factors that are important determinants in the utilization of VCT by pregnant women such as knowledge and education. Therefore, this study is expected to be the basis for developing appropriate intervention strategies to prevent HIV/AIDS transmission and improve the health status of mothers and children.]]>
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