Trial reportPloS one2021
Factors influencing the delivery and uptake of early infant diagnosis of HIV services in Greater Accra, Ghana: A qualitative study.
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- Predicting early infant diagnosis (EID) results for HIV exposed infants in a resource-limited setting using machine learning models: evidence from Amhara Public Health Institute data (2024/2025).BMC infectious diseases · 2026Article
- Feasibility and acceptability of task sharing collection of HIV viral load dried blood spot samples with community lay cadres: A cross-sectional diagnostic validation study in Zimbabwe.PLOS global public health · 2026Article
- Prevalence and factors associated with awareness and use of HIV self-testing kits among young women aged 15-24 in Ghana.AIDS research and therapy · 2025Article
- Building a Healthier Future: A Narrative Review on Early Infant Diagnosis's Role in HIV Prevention.Health science reports · 2025Article
- Uptake of early infant HIV diagnosis and its associated factors in Tanzania: an analytical cross-sectional study.AIDS research and therapy · 2024Article
- Sustainable solutions to barriers of point-of-care diagnostic testing services in health facilities without laboratories in the bono region, Ghana: a qualitative study.BMC primary care · 2024Article
- Xpert HIV-1 qual point-of-care testing for HIV early infant diagnosis in Tanzania: experiences and perceptions of health care workers in a 2016 study.AIDS research and therapy · 2024Article
- Caregivers' experiences of accessing HIV Early Infant Diagnosis (EID) services and its barriers and facilitators, India.BMC health services research · 2024Article
- A scoping review on HIV early infant diagnosis among HIV exposed infants, ART use and adherence in Tanzania.BMC infectious diseases · 2023Article
- Availability, stock levels and usage of In-vitro diagnostics in the Bono region, Ghana: A cross-sectional study.African journal of primary health care & family medicine · 2023Article
- Early infant diagnosis of HIV infection: a mixed-method study of uptake and challenges at primary health centers in Lagos State, Nigeria.BMC health services research · 2023Article
- Association between service readiness and PMTCT cascade effectiveness: a 2018 cross-sectional analysis from Manica province, Mozambique.BMC health services research · 2022Article
- Psychological Well-Being Challenges and Associated Coping Mechanisms of HIV/AIDS Counselors in the Volta Region of Ghana: A Descriptive Phenomenological Study.Journal of the International Association of Providers of AIDS CareArticle
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Abstract
backgroundEarly Infant Diagnosis (EID) of HIV and timely initiation of Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) can significantly reduce morbidity and mortality of HIV infected infants. Despite the benefits of early infant testing, the coverage of EID of HIV services is still low in Sub-Saharan Africa, including Ghana.
objectivesTo ascertain the factors that facilitate or hinder the delivery and uptake of EID of HIV services.
methodsThe study is a cross-sectional exploratory qualitative research conducted in two health facilities in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana. Respondents (n = 50) comprising health workers (n = 20) and HIV positive mothers (n = 30) were purposively sampled and engaged in in-depth interviews. The Nvivo 11 software and the Braun and Clarke's stages of thematic analysis were used in coding data and data analysis respectively.
resultsThe study found that health system factors such as inadequate Staff with sample collection skills, unavailability of vehicles to convey samples to the reference laboratory for analysis, the long turnaround time for receipt of Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) results, inadequate and frequent breakdown of PCR machine hindered EID service delivery. On the other hand, adequate knowledge of health workers on EID, availability of Dried Blood Spot (DBS) cards and the adoption of task shifting strategies facilitated EID service delivery. Factors such as the denial of HIV status, non-completion of the EID process due to frustrations encountered whiles accessing service and delay in receipt of PCR results served as barriers to mother's utilisation of EID services for their exposed infants. The study also identified that adequate knowledge of EID, perceived importance of EID, financial stability as well as financial support from others and the positive attitudes of health workers facilitated HIV positive mother's uptake of EID services for their exposed infants.
conclusionThe factors attributing to the low coverage of EID of HIV services must be promptly addressed to improve service delivery and uptake.
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