'Making the most of our situation': a qualitative study reporting health providers' perspectives on the challenges of implementing the prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV services in Lagos, Nigeria.

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dc.contributor.authorKram, NA
dc.contributor.authorYesufu, V
dc.contributor.authorLott, B
dc.contributor.authorPalmer, KNB
dc.contributor.authorBalogun, M
dc.contributor.authorEhiri, J
dc.date.accessioned2022-09-02T12:33:58Z
dc.date.available2022-09-02T12:33:58Z
dc.date.issued2021
dc.descriptionScholarly articleen_US
dc.description.abstractObjectives: To investigate the challenges of, and opportunities for, effective delivery of prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) services from the perspectives of primary healthcare providers in Lagos, Nigeria. Design: This qualitative study consisted of nine focus groups with 59 health providers, analysed thematically. Setting: Thirty-eight primary health facilities in central and western districts of Lagos, Nigeria. Participants: Participants included nurses, nursing assistants, community health workers, laboratory workers, pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, monitoring and evaluation staff and medical records personnel. Results: Health providers’ challenges included frustration with the healthcare system where unmet training needs, lack of basic amenities for effective and safe treatment practices, low wages and inefficient workflow were discussed. Providers discussed patient-level challenges, which included the practice of giving fake contact information for fear of HIV-related stigmatisation, and refusal to accept HIV-positive results and to enrol in care. Providers’ suggestions for addressing PMTCT service delivery challenges included the provision of adequate supplies and training of healthcare workers. To mitigate stigmatisation, participants suggested home-based care, working with traditional birth attendants and religious institutions and designating a HIV health educator for each neighbourhood. Conclusions: Findings illustrate the complex nature of PMTCT service delivery and illuminate issues at the patient and health system levels. These results may be used to inform strategies for addressing identified barriers and to improve the provision of PMTCT services, thus ensuring better outcomes for women and families.en_US
dc.description.sponsorshipFulbright Scholar programmeen_US
dc.identifier.citationKram NA, Yesufu V, Lott B, Palmer KNB, Balogun M, Ehiri J. 'Making the most of our situation': a qualitative study reporting health providers' perspectives on the challenges of implementing the prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV services in Lagos, Nigeria. BMJ Open. 2021 Oct 29;11(10):e046263. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2020-046263.en_US
dc.identifier.otherdoi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2020-046263.
dc.identifier.urihttps://ir.unilag.edu.ng/handle/123456789/11252
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherBMJ Openen_US
dc.subjecthealth care providersen_US
dc.subjectprimary health careen_US
dc.subjectdelivery of prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) servicesen_US
dc.subjectWorkersen_US
dc.subjectResearch Subject Categories::MEDICINE::Social medicineen_US
dc.title'Making the most of our situation': a qualitative study reporting health providers' perspectives on the challenges of implementing the prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV services in Lagos, Nigeria.en_US
dc.typeArticleen_US
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