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Module Objectives
Explain the goals and objectives of PMTCT services.
Describe the five steps of the programme cycle.
Describe implementation of PMTCT services.
Correctly define monitoring. List PMTCT service indicators. Utilize tools for monitoring PMTCT
services.
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Module Objectives (continued)After completing the Practical Attachment, the participant will be able to:
Provide core PMTCT services. Provide group education in PMTCT. Provide post-test counselling. Provide infant feeding counselling and support. Perform whole blood rapid test for HIV Provide counselling on ARV prophylaxis and therapy.
Assess the clinical stage of a client with HIV. Provide referrals for HIV-related prevention, care, treatment and
support services for HIV infected and affected women, their partners and their children.
Record and report PMTCT information using standard MOH tools. Apply Universal Infection Prevention measures in the health care
setting.
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Unit 1 Objectives
Explain the goals and objectives of PMTCT services.
Describe the five steps of the programme cycle.
Describe implementation of PMTCT services.
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PMTCT Services in Malawi
Initiated in 2001, piloted in Embangweni Mission Hospital, Thyolo and Chiradzulu District Hospitals.
Officially launched by MOH in 2003 Goals of the PMTCT programme are to:
Prevent paediatric HIV infections Reduce HIV related morbidity and mortality
among children, women and their families
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To provide HIV pre-test counselling and HIV testing services to at least 5100% of the women attending ANC clinics.
Increase the proportion of pregnant women undergoing antenatal HIV testing and receiving their status to at least 80% of those attending ANC.
Increase the proportion of HIV positive pregnant women receiving a complete course of ARV prophylaxis to at least 80%,
Increase the proportion of HIV-positive eligible women initiating antiretroviral treatment (including ART) or cotrimoxazole prophylaxis during pregnancy to at least 70% of the those HIV-positive women identified.
Objectives of the national PMTCT Programme
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Increase by at least 20%, the proportion of mothers who practise exclusive breastfeeding for six months.
Increase the proportion of HIV-positive mothers who practise early cessation at six months to at least 25% of those identified.
Increase to at least 70% the proportion of HIV-exposed infants identified in PMTCT settings who begin cotrimoxazole prophylaxis at 6 weeks as per WHO guidelines.
Support the enrolment and ART of at least 50% of eligible HIV infected children
Objectives of the national PMTCT Programme
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Based on a comprehensive approach Focuses on:
Policy and strategy development Capacity building (human resources) Planning, monitoring and evaluation and
research Procurement and Supply management Infrastructure development Partnership
PMTCT Scale-Up Plans for 2006-2010
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Delivery of comprehensive PMTCT services, integrated into RH services, requires targeted response
PMTCT Coordinator in HIV/AIDS Unit of MOH coordinates PMTCT service implementation
National AIDS Commission (NAC) is responsible for overall coordination of HIV response in Malawi
PMTCT as a Targeted Response
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Coordinate the development of policy and guidelines
Develop technical documents Coordinate planning, implementation and
monitoring of PMTCT services Assist with IEC and social mobilization
activities Mobilize resources for PMTCT Collaboration with development partners
Role of PMTCT Officer
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Programme Cycle
Process of assessing a situation, then designing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating a public health programme in response to a need.
Programme cycle can be compared to the process used when caring for a client. Assess client's health Design a client treatment plan Implement the treatment plan Monitor client's progress Evaluate success of the treatment plan
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Program Cycle (continued)
Assessing First step is to analyse the problem by
conducting a needs assessment Needs assessment identifies gaps in
PMTCT implementation
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Program Cycle (continued)
Planning Plan specific PMTCT site that will respond to needs
identified in the assessment Identifying staffing issues—who and how many
should be trained Examining logistical issues—physical space, client
flow, equipment, and supplies Establishing programme guidelines Developing a budget to cover costs Outlining a programme management plan Setting goals and objectives to be achieved within a
specified period
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Implementing Third step is implementing PMTCT services
according to plan Involves using standard procedures for service
provision, training staff, and integrating programme into existing healthcare services
Pilot phase that introduces new programme at healthcare facility helps identify problems before programme is fully implemented
Program Cycle (continued)
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Monitoring Monitoring involves asking questions
about services offered and service delivery process
Includes gathering data on monthly basis to determine if services are meeting objectives
HMIS ensures coordinated data gathering on pre-determined health indicators
Program Cycle (continued)
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Program Cycle (continued)
Evaluating Final step is to evaluate the PMTCT services
Compare outcomes over time to goals and objectives
Basis for evaluation is often data collected as part of monitoring PMTCT services.
Determining why something did not work provides clues for resolving problems and improving PMTCT services.
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PMTCT Service Implementation
PMTCT core team members:
Doctors Clinical officers Medical assistants Nurses and nurse-
midwives Nutritionists
Pharmacists and Pharmacy technicians
Laboratory personnel Health Surveillance
Assistants Assistant statisticians
(HMIS) Social workers Administrative and
support staff
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PMTCT Service Implementation (continued)
PMTCT-related service delivery takes place at: Central hospitals District hospitals and CHAM hospitals Rural and community hospitals Health centres (both government and CHAM) Private hospitals, clinics, nongovernmental
organizations (NGOs) with maternity services
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Logistical issues may pose challenges. Urban settings differ from rural settings
Availability of transportation impacts uptake of services
Development of PMTCT Implementation Work Plan facilitates provision of effective and quality services
PMTCT Service Implementation (continued)
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Correctly define monitoring. List PMTCT service indicators. Utilize tools for monitoring PMTCT
services.
Unit 2 Objectives
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Definition
Monitoring is routine tracking of key parts of a programme using recordkeeping and regular reporting.
Monitoring
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Programme Monitoring
Input: Resources that are expected to be used in the programme (financial, personnel, materials)
Process: Ensure that programme activities are completed as planned and with the correct resources
Output: Ensure targets are reached.
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Monitoring of inputs provides information about: Staff availability and roles Utilization of resources Supply of resources
Purpose of Monitoring
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Monitoring of processes provides information about: Training of staff Quantification, ordering, storage and
distribution of drugs and supplies Clinic processes, e.g., HIV testing is
routinely offered by nurse Collaboration and communication, e.g.,
referral mechanism established between ANC clinic and the L&D ward
Purpose of Monitoring (continued)
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Monitoring of outputs provides information about: The PMTCT services received by women,
children and their families Success in meeting training targets Success in meeting service targets (e.g.
percentage of women tested for HIV, percentage of partners tested for HIV, percentage of women who took ARVs, etc)
Purpose of Monitoring (continued)
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Monitoring requires systematic collection, analysis, and use of information.
Observe provider client interaction and information recording
Check supplies against inventories Examine records Discuss progress and problems with staff
and community Collect data routinely
Methods of Monitoring
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Monitoring & Evaluation in Malawi
Health Facility Level HCWs and other stakeholders routinely collect and
analyse PMTCT information used for clinical and administrative management.
This information helps to clarify: Whether the PMTCT service is meeting the targets Progress being made in implementing PMTCT
services Linkages and referral Quality of programme implementation
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District Level Regular analysis and synthesis of the
aggregate data from each health facility Collection and analysis of additional data, Supportive supervision Procurement and supply management and
monitoring consumption
Monitoring & Evaluation in Malawi (continued)
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National Level Reviewing quarterly aggregate data from
districts providing PMTCT services Collection and analysis of additional data from
special studies on service utilization and quality of PMTCT service provision
Assessment of the programme’s impact on final outcomes (infant HIV transmission rates)
Operational research as part of monitoring and evaluation
Monitoring & Evaluation in Malawi (continued)
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Data Collection
HMIS tracks a number of national health indicators at all health facilities in Malawi.
PMTCT sites are required to use the following tools for data management: Health Passports and Registers Standard Monthly Reporting Forms
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Understand the data to be collected. Record the data every time. Record all the data. Record the data in the same way every
time.
Tips for Good Data Collection
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PMTCT Data Collection & Reporting Procedure
MOH, Health Management Information Unit, HMIU
District Health Officer, DHO
NAC and Partners
Zonal Officer
Health Facilities and NGOs
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PMTCT indicators are measures that determine to what extent PMTCT interventions are achieving programme objectives. Indicators measure efforts (input), effectiveness (process) and change (output).
Indicators measure the availability and quality of services and monitor progress towards PMTCT service goals.
PMTCT Service Indicators
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Key PMTCT Indicators Definition Indicators
Accessibility of services Number of sites providing PMTCT services
Trained health personnel
Number of health personnel trained in PMTCT
Availability of HIV test kits
% of health facilities providing PMTCT with no stock outs of HIV test kits for a period of one week
HIV testing % and number of pregnant women tested for HIV
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Key PMTCT Indicators (continued)Definition Indicators
Partners tested for HIV
% and number of pregnant women whose partners were tested for HIV
Infant feeding counselling
% and number of pregnant women who choose exclusive breastfeeding for 6 months
% and number of HIV exposed infants who are exclusively breastfed for 6 months
HIV prevalence among pregnant women
% and number of pregnant women who tested HIV+
Availability of ARV drugs in MCH clinic
% and number of health facilities providing PMTCT services with no stock outs of ARV for PMTCT for a period of one week
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Key PMTCT Indicators (continued)Definition Indicators
ARV prophylaxis % and number of HIV+ pregnant women receiving take home NVP
Combined AZT-SD NVP
% and number HIV+ pregnant women on AZT-SD NVP prophylaxis
ARV prophylaxis for infants
% and number of newly born infants whose mothers are HIV-infected who received ARV prophylaxis
ARV prophylaxis during labour
% and number of HIV-infected women receiving ARV prophylaxis during labour
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Key PMTCT Indicators (continued)Definition Indicators
CPT for HIV+ pregnant women
% and number of HIV-infected pregnant women on CPT
CPT for exposed infants
% and number of exposed infants on CPT
FP Use % of HIV+ women using FP services
Confirmed HIV status at 6 weeks (PCR)
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Key PMTCT Indicators (continued)Definition Indicators
Confirmed HIV status at 18 months
% and number of infants born to HIV-positive mothers who are HIV-infected at 18 months
HIV status during labour and postnatal
% and number of pregnant women with unknown HIV status who were tested during labour postnataly
Referral to ART and support
% and number of HIV+ women who were referred to ART and support services
Pregnant women started on ART
% and number of pregnant women started on ART
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Exercise 10.2 Case Study, Part 1
Nankhoma is a 26-year-old woman who comes into ANC for her first visit.
She is 16 weeks pregnant with her first child and tests HIV-positive.
She tells the nurse that her partner has moved away and she has no contact with him.
The nurse provides her with information about HIV, HIV testing and the PMTCT service;
Nankhoma decides to be tested for HIV. She tests HIV-positive and during the post-test
counselling session agrees to take nevirapine as ARV prophylaxis.
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Exercise 10.2 Case Study, Part 2
Nankhoma comes for all the ANC visits and receives prophylaxis to take at the onset of labour.
At 38 weeks, she presents to the labour and delivery ward in active labour with the baby crowning.
She tells the nurse she forgot to take the NVP tablet. Within two hours, she delivers a 3-kg male infant. Nankhoma has chosen to exclusively breastfeed and the
baby is placed to the breast. The baby receives the recommended NVP prophylaxis
prior to discharge.
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Reviewing the PMTCT Indicator Report:
Group Discussion
Exercise 10.3
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The goals of the national PMTCT programme are to: prevent paediatric HIV infections; and reduce HIV related morbidity and mortality among children, women and their families.
The National AIDS Commission (NAC) is responsible for the overall coordination of the HIV response in Malawi. The HIV/AIDS Unit of the Ministry of Health is responsible for coordinating the implementation of PMTCT services nationally in collaboration with districts and implementing partners
Module 10: Key Points
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Programme cycle involves assessing, planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating PMTCT services.
Monitoring is routine tracking of key parts of a programme using record keeping and regular reporting. Monitoring requires the routine collection and recording of data to track progress on indicators.
PMTCT service indicators measure to what extent PMTCT interventions are achieving programme objectives.
Module 10: Key Points (continued)
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Practical Attachment Objectives
Provide core PMTCT services. Provide group education in PMTCT. Provide post-test counselling. Provide infant feeding counselling and
support. Perform whole blood rapid test for HIV Provide counselling on ARV prophylaxis and
therapy.
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Practical Attachment Objectives
Assess the clinical stage of a client with HIV. Provide referrals for HIV-related prevention,
care, treatment and support services for HIV infected and affected women, their partners and their children.
Record and report PMTCT information using standard MOH tools.
Apply Universal Infection Prevention measures in the health care setting.
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Practical Attachment Goal
To reinforce classroom learning by providing participants with practical experience in an ANC setting or another clinical setting that provides PMTCT services.
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Practical Attachment Schedule
Prepare participants: 1/2 hour each morning (or the previous evening)
Conduct Practical Attachment: 4-6 hours each day
Debrief on Practical Attachment: 2 ½ hours each afternoon (typically 1:30-4:00)
Lunch and breaks: 1½ hours each day Return-trip transport: 1 hour each day, more or
less depending on location of clinical
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Maintaining the relationship with host facility
Stay on time Respect the confidentiality and privacy
of the clients Express thanks when you leave No surprises: Try not to make any last-
minute requests
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1. Group education counselling
2. Data recording
3. Testing using WBRT Clinical staging HIV-positive pregnant women
4. Individual post-test counselling
Practical Attachment CompetenciesAreas of Assessment
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5. Clinical staging
6. Refer for CD4 cell count
7. Initiate ARV prophylaxis or refer to ART
8. Initiation of CPT prophylaxis
9. Referral of pregnant women and mothers to appropriate services
Practical Attachment CompetenciesAreas of Assessment
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Was developed as a resource to support participant learning during the PMTCT Practical Attachment.
Review the question in advance and modified as appropriate.
Feel free to ask additional questions or to drop questions that no longer see appropriate.
Listen closely to all the questions and answers to prevent repetitive questioning.
Practical Attachment Interview Guide