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Evaluation of the Use of Point of Care PIMA CD4 Cell Count Machines for HIV Positive Women and their Families in Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (MNCH) Settings in Seven Districts in Zimbabwe
Overview
The purpose of the evaluation was to generate evidence that will lead to an improved understanding of the effectiveness of PIMA POC CD4 machines in MNCH settings; document best practices, lessons learnt, challenges and recommendations related to the scaling up of this new technology.
1. To document the processes involved and any challenges experienced in the procurement, distribution, and maintenance of the POC CD4 machines, the health worker training, the EQA.
2. To assess utilization of the PIMA POC CD4 count machines for CD4 cell count, the usefulness of the job aids; and document best practices and challenges faced.
Specific objectives:
3. To determine the effectiveness of the PIMA POC CD4 count machines in improving assessment of ART eligibility within the MNCH settings for pregnant women and their families; and the access to ART for HIV positive pregnant women for their own health in a timely manner during ANC.
4. To derive lessons learnt to inform future scale-up of use of POC CD4 machines across different MNCH settings.
Report Details
| Year Published | |
| Type | |
| Joint | No |
| Partner/s | N/A |
| Consultant name | |
| Agency Focal Point | Lovemore Mhuriyengwe |
| Focal Point Email | lmhuriyengwe@unicef.org |
| Managed by Independent Evaluation Office | No |
| Geographic Scope | Country |
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Evaluation of the Use of Point of Care PIMA CD4 Cell Count Machines for HIV Positive Women and their Families in Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (MNCH) Settings in Seven Districts in Zimbabwe
