Health System Weaknesses Constrain Access to PMTCT and Maternal HIV Services in South Africa: a Qualitative Enquiry
Language:
English
Series/Journal Title:
AIDS Research and Therapy
Volume:
8
Issue:
10
Copyright:
2010
Pages:
20
Description:
This study documented women’s experiences of accessing ART and prevention of mother-to-child HIV transmission (PMTCT) program. In-depth interviews identified considerable weaknesses within operational HIV service delivery including: shortage in staff and supplies, lack of healthworker knowledge, stigma, and inadequacy of data and information systems for monitoring and evaluation. The analysis suggests that there is great scope for health system change, much of which centers on health personnel capacity and performance. [adapted from author]
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Geographic Focus
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