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Integrated point-of-care testing (POCT) for HIV, syphilis, malaria and anaemia at antenatal facilities in western Kenya: a qualitative study exploring end-users' perspectives of appropriateness, acceptability and feasibility.

Nicole YoungFlorence AchiengMeghna DesaiPenelope Phillips-HowardJenny HillGeorge AolGodfrey BigogoKayla LasersonFeiko Ter KuileMiriam Taegtmeyer
Published in: BMC health services research (2019)
This study provides insights on the acceptability, appropriateness, and feasibility of integrating POCTs into ANC services among end-users. While the innovation was desired and perceived as beneficial, future scale-up efforts would need to address health system weaknesses if integrated testing and subsequent effective management of the four conditions are to be achieved.
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