Piloting very early infant diagnosis of HIV in Lesotho: Acceptability and feasibility among mothers, health workers and laboratory personnel.
Michelle M GillLynne M MofensonMamakhetha PhalatseVincent TukeiLaura GuayMatsepeli NchephePublished in: PloS one (2018)
Women, HWs, and laboratory staff found VEID acceptable and were supportive of national implementation of birth testing. However, they identified challenges within the EID system that could be exacerbated by adding a test to the diagnostic algorithm, such as delays in receiving test results, suggesting VEID may not be feasible in certain settings. Policymakers will need to consider whether adding birth testing or strengthening the current clinic and laboratory system is the most appropriate course of action.
Keyphrases
- healthcare
- primary care
- quality improvement
- pregnancy outcomes
- antiretroviral therapy
- gestational age
- public health
- hiv infected
- hiv positive
- human immunodeficiency virus
- hepatitis c virus
- polycystic ovary syndrome
- machine learning
- hiv aids
- hiv testing
- health information
- metabolic syndrome
- pregnant women
- adipose tissue
- type diabetes
- risk assessment
- south africa
- health promotion