Factors associated with long turnaround time for early infant diagnosis of HIV in Myanmar

Factors associated with long turnaround time for early infant diagnosis of HIV in Myanmar

BACKGROUND A previous review of early infant diagnosis (EID) using polymerase chain reaction technology (PCR) under integrated HIV care (IHC) program in Myanmar revealed a low uptake of timely (within 6 to 8 weeks of babies' age) EID and a long turnaround time (TAT) of receiving results. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to determine the proportion and factors associated with the composite outcome o...

Early infant diagnosis of HIV in Myanmar: call for innovative interventions to improve uptake and reduce turnaround time

BACKGROUND In collaboration with the national AIDS program, early infant diagnosis (EID) is implemented by Integrated HIV Care (IHC) program through its anti-retroviral therapy (ART) centers across 10 cities in five states and regions of Myanmar. Blood samples from the ART centers are sent using public transport to a centralized PCR facility. OBJECTIVES Among HIV-exposed babies <9 months at e...

Turnaround Time for Early Infant HIV Diagnosis in Rural Zambia: A Chart Review

BACKGROUND Early infant HIV diagnosis is challenging in sub-Saharan Africa, particularly in rural areas where laboratory capacity is limited. Specimens must be transported to central laboratories for testing, leading to delays in diagnosis and initiation of antiretroviral therapy. This study was undertaken in rural Zambia to measure the turnaround time for confirmation of HIV infection and iden...

Early Infant Diagnosis of HIV.

Time Delay and Associated Factors in Diagnosis and Treatment of Pulmonary Tuberculosis in Markazi Province

Introduction: Delay in the diagnosis of tuberculosis increases the risk of death and enhances the transmission of disease in the community. This study aims to determine the patient and health service delay and factors affecting it in tuberculosis diagnosis. Materials & Methods: A cross-sectional survey that included all the public health centers was conducted in Markazi province from March 200...