The general goal of the proposed study is to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of POC technologies for diagnosis of syphilis, quantitative analysis for hemoglobin and CD4 counting performed within MCH services to improve maternal and infant health. A prospective, quasi-experimental study will be done in Cabo Delgado province, where health facilities will be randomized in an intervention or comparison arm. Outcomes on maternal and infant health will be measured.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
DIAGNOSTIC
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
1,673
The proportion of HIV positive pregnant women initiating antiretroviral therapy among eligible women.
Number of HIV positive pregnant women initiating antiretroviral therapy divided by the number of eligible HIV positive pregnant women
Time frame: Within 1 month
Proportion of women at first ANC visit tested and treated for syphilis
Number of women at first ANC tested and treated for syphilis divided by the number of women attending first ANC visit
Time frame: Within 1 month
The proportion of pregnant women tested and treated for anemia
Number of pregnant women test and treated for anemia divided by the number of pregnant women
Time frame: Within 1 month
Number of HIV infections in infants averted
Number of HIV-positive pregnant women who accessed antiretrovial therapy in a timely manner
Time frame: 1-3 months of age
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