Table 1 Main characteristics of the PMTCT programs and sites included
Number | ||
|---|---|---|
Programs (n=20) | ||
Median follow-up length in months (IQR*) | 9 (5 – 16) | |
Institution responsible | ||
Public | Programs | 9 (45%) |
Sites | 113 (42%) | |
Private/NGO** | Programs | 11 (55%) |
Sites | 156 (58%) | |
Number of sites per program | ||
Median (IQR) | 3.5 (1–14) | |
Mean (min-max) | 13.5 (1–80) | |
African region | ||
Eastern Africa | Programs | 4 |
Sites | 89 | |
Expected HIV prevalence | 6.7 | |
Western Africa | Programs | 6 |
Sites | 62 | |
Expected HIV prevalence | 4.4 | |
Central Africa | Programs | 6 |
Sites | 51 | |
Expected HIV prevalence | 2.7 | |
Southern Africa | Programs | 4 |
Sites | 67 | |
Expected HIV prevalence | 16.0 | |
Sites (n=269) | ||
Mean monthly ANC*** activity, # of women (IQR) | 116 (58 – 175) | |
Type of health facility | ||
Primary care clinic | 185 (69%) | |
General or University Hospital | 84 (31%) | |