Level of quality of option B⁺PMTCT service provision in public health facilities in Mekelle zone, northern Ethiopia: cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Substantial improvements have been observed in coverage and access to maternal health services in Ethiopia. However, the quality of care has been lagging behind. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the level of quality of Option B⁺ PMTCT in Northern Ethiopia.

Methods

A facility based survey was conducted from February to April 2016 in Northern Ethiopia. Twelve health facilities were enrolled in the study. Mixed method approach was used in line with Donabedian (Input- Process-Output) service quality assessment model. Data of 168 HIV positive mothers & their infant were abstracted from registers, and follow up charts. During the Option B+ service consultation, a total of 60 sessions were involved for direct observation. Of which, 30 clients and 12 servi

SUBMITTER: Ajemu KF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7298937 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature