Author's response to reviews Title:Supply side dimensions and dynamics of integrating HIV testing and counselling into routine antenatal care: A facility assessment from Morogoro region, Tanzania Authors:
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Selena J An ([email protected]) Asha George ([email protected]) Amnesty LeFevre ([email protected]) Rose N.M. Mpembeni ([email protected]) Idda Mosha ([email protected]) Diwakar Mohan ([email protected]) Ann Yang ([email protected]) Joy Chebet ([email protected]) Chrisostom Lipingu ([email protected]) Japhet Killewo ([email protected]) Peter Winch ([email protected]) Abdullah H Baqui ([email protected]) Charles Kilewo ([email protected])
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Supply-side dimensions and dynamics of integrating HIV testing and counselling into routine antenatal care: a facility assessment from Morogoro Region, Tanzania
BACKGROUND Integration of HIV into RMNCH (reproductive, maternal, newborn and child health) services is an important process addressing the disproportionate burden of HIV among mothers and children in sub-Saharan Africa. We assess the structural inputs and processes of care that support HIV testing and counselling in routine antenatal care to understand supply-side dynamics critical to scaling ...
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