scholarly journals Enablers, Constraints and Extent of Implementation of the Elimination of Mother-to-child Transmission of HIV Policy Guidelines in Lira district; Application of a Policy Implementation Barometer

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Noel Namuhani ◽  
Hamiliton Kainga ◽  
Olufemi Obafemi ◽  
Adeyemi Adelabu ◽  
Moses Mukuru ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Policy Implementation ◽  
Health Facility ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Antenatal Clinic ◽  
Health Coverage ◽  
Mother To Child Transmission ◽  
Child Transmission ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Mother To Child

Abstract Background; Despite the adoption of Elimination of mother to child transmission (EMTCT) strategy in 2012, mother to child transmission of HIV remains one of the significant forms of new HIV infections among children in Uganda, accounting for 20% of new infections. However, the implementation of the EMTCT strategy in Uganda remains unclear and an under researched field. This study aimed at assessing the extent of implementation of EMTCT strategy, barriers and constraints in Lira district using the adapted Policy Implementation Barometer (PIB) approach. Methods; This was a cross sectional study that employed both quantitative and qualitative data collection methods. A Policy Implementation Barometer tool developed by a project called Supporting Policy Engagement for Evidence-based Decisions (SPEED) for Universal Health Coverage in Uganda was adopted to assess the extent of implementation of EMTCT strategy. A total of 32 interviews with health facility managers were purposively conducted from a random sample of 20 health facilities offering Antenatal clinic (ANC) services in Lira district. Quantitative data was analyzed using STATA 14. Qualitative data was analyzed using thematic content analysis approach. Results; Majority 17/32 (53.1%) of the respondents were health facility in charges, 14/32 (43.8%) were midwives and half 16/32 (50.0%) had been in service for more than five years. Half of the respondents perceived their facilities to have fully established programs for implementing EMTCT and only 2/32 (6.2%) perceived the EMTCT programs to be functioning optimally. The perceived level of EMTCT implementation was 80%. Almost all the respondents perceived the funding for EMTCT activities to be inadequate, untimely, and not sustainable. Only 4/32 (12.5%) of the respondents believed that the health workforce size was adequate to support EMTCT activities, 13/32 (40.6%) believed that health workers lacked the skills to provide EMTCT services.Conclusion/Recommendation; Overall, the perceived extent of EMTCT policy implementation was high, however slow progress was reported in some of the key policy objectives due to a number of hindrances including inadequate staff and funding. Therefore, there is a need for strategies to increase the number of health workers for EMTCT and solicit for more funding for the implementation of EMTCT strategy.

scholarly journals Awareness of mother to child HIV transmission among women attending antenatal clinic, SMIMER, Surat

1970 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 8-12
Author(s):  
PB Patel ◽  
S Nayak
Keyword(s):  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
Scale Up ◽  
Antenatal Clinic ◽  
Mother To Child Transmission ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Child Transmission ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Route Of Transmission ◽  
Mother To Child ◽  
Hiv Aids

The study was conducted among 946 women attending antenatal clinic in SMIMER teaching hospital during 2008 to know their awareness regarding various aspects of mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) of HIV and it was found that though the general awareness of HIV is high, awareness of MTCT and its prevention is low which need to be improved through focused IEC campaign. Background : More than 90% of HIV infections in children aged <15 years are due to mother-to-child transmission (MTCT). The MTCT may reverse the gains of the child survival strategy in the country. Awareness of HIV and MTCT among antenatal women plays crucial role in preventing MTCT. Objective : To evaluate the awareness and knowledge of HIV/AIDS, MTCT of HIV and the methods to prevent MTCT of HIV. Methods : This is a descriptive cross sectional study carried out among antenatal women at the SMIMER Teaching Hospital during 2008. Results : Out of 946 women interviewed, 78% had heard of HIV/AIDS and main sources of information were television (48.8%) and radio (37.8%). Ninety-one percent of women were aware of MTCT of HIV. Trans-placental route (41%) was the commonly identified route of transmission. Awareness of HIV/AIDS, HIV co-existence with pregnancy and Mother to child transmission was significantly higher among women with at least secondary education (P<0.05). The level of knowledge and perceptions of MTCT of HIV is inadequate. Conclusion : There is an urgent need to scale up HIV awareness programme focusing on mother-to-child transmission in the region. Keywords: Awareness; education; mother-to-child transmission; prevention; HIV DOI: 10.3126/saarctb.v7i1.3956SAARC J. TUBER. LUNG DIS. HIV/AIDS 2010 VII(1) 8-12

scholarly journals Knowledge and Awareness of MTCT and PMTCT Post-Natal Follow-up Services Among HIV Infected Mothers in the Mankweng Region, South Africa

2017 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 36-44
Author(s):  
Refilwe Ramoshaba ◽  
Sello Levy Sithole
Keyword(s):  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Health Facilities ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Mother To Child Transmission ◽  
Child Transmission ◽  
Continuous Training ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Mother To Child

Background:The pandemic of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is the most severe health challenge affecting children across the world. It is estimated that more than 90% of all HIV infections in children result from Mother-to-Child Transmission (MTCT). Poor knowledge and awareness of MTCT and Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission (PMTCT) among HIV positive mothers and their babies is a major setback to the success of the PMTCT programmes.Methods:A qualitative approach and a cross-sectional design were applied in this study. The sample size of the study was 26 participants. Purposive sampling was used to select HIV infected mothers enrolled for PMTCT follow-up services and health care providers responsible for the implementation of the PMTCT programmes. In-depth interviews were conducted with fifteen HIV infected mothers at two health facilities. Two Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) were conducted with eleven health workers at the two health facilities. Focus groups comprised of six participants from Mankweng Clinic and five participants from Mankweng Gateway Clinic.Results:The findings from the study reveal that the majority of the respondents were aware of MTCT, but lacked knowledge and understanding about how a mother can transmit HIV to her child during pregnancy, labour and breastfeeding. The majority of the participants did not understand the risk of MTCT after birth and failed to mention breastfeeding as a mode of transmission. However, most of the participants were aware that MTCT can be prevented. The respondents were aware of the importance of treatment adherence as a prevention measure to avoid MTCT.Conclusion:Based on these findings, a number of recommendations were made. The first is that educational and awareness programmes need to be developed or strengthened on health risks. Mass campaign media should provide information on the importance of PMTCT activities through the use of community radio stations, Television, newsletters, bill boards etc. People need to know more about PMTCT activities, health personnel need continuous training to provide clear information on PMTCT activities.

scholarly journals Gambaran Minat Ibu Hamil dalam Mengikuti Program Preventation of Mother to Child Transmission (PMTCT) di Kelurahan Tanjung Uma Wilayah Kerja Puskesmas Lubuk Baja

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 21-28
Author(s):  
Mona Rahayu Putri
Keyword(s):  
Mother To Child Transmission ◽  
Child Transmission ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Mother To Child

Penyebaran HIV dan AIDS di Indonesia dari tahun ke tahun menunjukan peningkatan yang cepat. Jumlah kasus HIV sampai dengan mei 2017 sebanyak 103.759 dan AIDS sebanyak 43.347, dengan kematian sebanyak 8.340. dengan peningkatan kasus yang sangat besar tersebut maka WHO mengingatkan Indonesia sebagai salah satu negara Asia tercepat dalam hal peningkatan populasi HIV dan AIDS. (Kemenkes RI, 2015). Ibu hamil merupakan kelompok beresiko tertular HIV yang berdampak pada bayi yang dikandungnya seiring dengan meningkatnya jumlah laki-laki yang melakukan hubungan seksual tidak aman atau beresiko, yang selanjutnya akan menularkan pada pasangannya (istrinya)Dari data yang didapat dari 5.138 ibu hamil yang konseling dan test HIV, ada 32 yang positif HIV dan 15 AIDS, serta ada 19 bayi yang lahir dari ibu dengan HIV positif. Secara keseluruhan, penderita HIV di Kota Batam tahun 2017 mencapai 1038. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui minat ibu hamil dalam memanfaatkan program PMTCT. Jenis penelitian adalah penelitian survey yang bersifat analitik dengan pendekatan cross sectional. Besar sampel yaitu 100 ibu hamil di Wilayah Kerja Puskesmas Lubuk Baja. Alat pengumpulan data dengan kuesioner. Dari penelitian didapatkan minat ibu hamil dalam mengikuti program Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission (PMTCT) sebagian besar berada pada kategori berminat sebanyak 70 ibu hamil (70%) sedangkan tidak berminat 30 ibu hamil (30%). Untuk mengatasi masalah ini diharapkan kepada tenaga kesehatan untuk memberikan informasi ataupun penyuluhan tentang pemanfaatan PMTCT kepada Ibu hamil.

scholarly journals KNOWLEDGE REGARDING HIV/AIDS AND MOTHER TO CHILD TRANSMISSION ISSUES AMONG WOMEN SEEKING ANTENATAL CARE IN VIMSAR, BURLA

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dr. Shilpa Karir ◽  
Dr. Smita Kumari Panda ◽  
Dr. Sadhu Charan Panda
Keyword(s):  
Antenatal Care ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Laboratory Diagnosis ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Mother To Child Transmission ◽  
Child Transmission ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Keywords Hiv ◽  
Mother To Child ◽  
Hiv Aids

Globally, around 34 million people are living with HIV in 2010, and 35% of the pregnant women are tested for HIV in the low and middle income countries. HIV infection in pregnancy has become a complication of pregnancy in some developing countries. This has major implications for the management of pregnancy and birth. A cross sectional study was conducted from December 2018 – February 2019 in tertiary care hospital, VIMSAR Burla . The present study was conducted to assess the knowledge about HIV/AIDS and mother to child transmission issues among women seeking antenatal care and visiting ICTC. A sample of 150 pregnant females was used to accomplish the study. A pre- tested semi-structured questionnaire was used to gather information on the study variables. The questionnaire included variables related socio-demographics e.g., age, education status, occupation, residence, awareness about HIV/AIDS. The study reflected that 83.4% of the women had heard of the term HIV/AIDS which reflects a relatively high level of awareness about the term but subsequently dropping levels of awareness about the routes of transmission, laboratory diagnosis and the availability of drugs. Only 45.3% of the respondents were aware of ICTC. 42.7% were aware about mother to child transmission of HIV and only 32% were aware of anti-retro viral therapy for newborn. Keywords: HIV, ICTC, Antenatal

scholarly journals An approach for evaluating early and long term mother-to-child transmission of HIV (MTCT) in low and middle income countries: a South African experience

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (S1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Debra J. Jackson ◽  
Thu-Ha Dinh ◽  
Carl J. Lombard ◽  
Gayle G. Sherman ◽  
Ameena E. Goga
Keyword(s):  
South African ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Population Level ◽  
Global Public Health ◽  
Mother To Child Transmission ◽  
Child Transmission ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Mother To Child

Abstract Background Eliminating mother-to-child transmission of HIV is a global public health target. Robust, feasible methodologies to measure population level impact of programmes to prevent mother-to-child transmission of HIV (PMTCT) are needed in high HIV prevalence settings. We present a summary of the protocol of the South African PMTCT Evaluation (SAPMTCTE) with its revision over three repeated rounds of the survey, 2010–2014. Methods Three cross sectional surveys (2010, 2011–2012 and 2012–2013) were conducted in 580 primary health care immunisation service points randomly selected after stratified multistage probability proportional to size sampling. All infants aged 4–8 weeks receiving their six-week immunisation at a sampled facility on the day of the visit were eligible to participate. Trained research nurses conducted interviews and took infant dried blood spot (iDBS) samples for HIV enzyme immunoassay (EIA) and total nucleic acid polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing. Interviews were conducted using mobile phones and iDBS were sent to the National Health Laboratory for testing. All findings were adjusted for study design, non-response, and weighted for number of South African live-birth in each study round. In 2012 a national closed cohort of these 4 to 8-week old infants testing EIA positive (HIV Exposed Infants) from the 2012–2013 cross-sectional survey was established to estimate longer-term PMTCT impact to 18 months. Follow-up analyses were to estimate weighted cumulative MTCT until 18 months, postnatal MTCT from 6 weeks until 18 months and a combined outcome of MTCT-or-death, using a competing risks model, with death as a competing risk. HIV-free survival was defined as a child surviving and HIV-negative up to 18 months or last visit seen. A weighted cumulative incidence analysis was conducted, adjusting for survey design effects. Discussion In the absence of robust high-quality routine medical recording systems, in the context of a generalised HIV epidemic, national surveys can be used to monitor PMTCT effectiveness; however, monitoring long-term outcomes nationally is difficult due to poor retention in care.

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