Assessment of the services and materials available for the PMTCT programme in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria

Abstract

Prevention of Mother-to-Child transmission (PMTCT) of HIV is a global response to reduce the risk of mother-to-child transmission of HIV. The goal of this study was to assess the services and materials available for the PMTCT Programme in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria. The study design was a descriptive cross-sectional survey of all the health facilities providing comprehensive services for PMTCT of HIV in Benin City. Data was collected using an observational checklist. All seven PMTCT facilities studied met the minimum service requirements for PMTCT sites. Majority (71.4%) of the sites had good availability of both services and materials for the PMTCT programme. Provision of information management technology, prevention of ART drug stock outs, with prompt dissemination of PMTCT Guidelines and appropriate registers, at the sites, will promote utilization and the sustainability of quality PMTCT services.

Keywords: Nigeria; MTCT; HIV; PMTCT Services; Health Facilities; Reproductive Health