Implementation of prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV programme through private hospitals of Delhi - policy implications
Implementation of prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV programme through private hospitals of Delhi - policy implications
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DOI:
10.1080/09540121.2015.1026305
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发表时间:
2015-12-02
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1.7
通讯作者:
Gupta, A.
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作者:
Gupta, A. K.;Garg, C. R.;Gupta, A.
In India, programme for prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) of HIV is primarily implemented through public health system. State AIDS Control Societies (SACSs) encourage private hospitals to set up integrated counselling and testing centres (ICTCs). However, private hospitals of Delhi did not set up ICTCs. Consequently, there is no information on PMTCT interventions in private hospitals of Delhi. This study was undertaken by Delhi SACS during March 2013 through September 2013 to assess status of implementation of PMTCT programme in various private hospitals of Delhi to assist programme managers in framing national policy to facilitate uniform implementation of National PMTCT guidelines. Out of total 575 private hospitals registered with Government of Delhi, 336 (58.4%) catering to pregnant women were identified. About 100 private hospitals with facility of antenatal care, vaginal/caesarean delivery and postnatal care and minimum 10 indoor beds were selected for study. Study sample comprised of large corporate hospitals (100 beds; n = 29), medium-sized hospitals (25 to