Facilitators, barriers and service availability for delivering integrated care for the triple elimination of HIV, syphilis and hepatitis B vertical transmission in Uganda: a multi-site explanatory mixed methods study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Elimination of vertical transmission of HIV, syphilis and hepatitis B is part of the global aspiration to end the three infections as public health threats by 2030. Whereas global and national policy guidelines recommend integration of screening, prevention and treatment for the three infections in maternal and child health (MCH) service delivery points, progress has been slow. We aimed to explore the health system factors that facilitate and hinder optimal integration of triple elimination services within the MCH platforms.

Methods

This was a cross-sectional, explanatory mixed methods multi-site study implemented in two regions of Uganda, conducted in July - August 2024. Firstly, we used an observation checklist to assess for the availability of services and comm

SUBMITTER: Kazibwe A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12044932 | biostudies-literature | 2025 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature