Table 6 Facility readiness to offer ANC/PMTCT services: mean percentage of verification criteria observed at each facility, by data collection round and study group
Facility readiness standardsa | Comparison group (n=4) | Intervention group (n=4) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|  | Baseline b | Endline | Baseline | Endline |
Procedures for ordering, receiving, and issuing drugs are available (3 criteria) | 100.0 | 100.0 | 83.3 | 100.0 |
ANC drugs are properly stored and managed (9 criteria) | 85.1 | 88.2 | 86.1 | 91.7 |
Pharmacists offer ARV counseling (5 criteria) | 60.0 | 100.0 | 75.0 | 100.0 |
Essential drugs for pregnant women are available (31 criteria ) | 88.2 | 87.8 | 74.3 | 91.1 |
Standardized procedures are used to provide essential package of integrated PMTCT services (10 criteria) | 44.4 | 92.5 | 74.7 | 100.0 |
Sufficient staff are available for daily operations (3 criteria) | 77.8 | 100.0 | 91.7 | 100.0 |
Job descriptions are available (1 criterion) | 100.0 | 75.0 | 0 | 75.0 |
Information on morbidity and mortality is collected and used for decision-making (6 criteria) | 30.0 | 29.2 | 62.5 | 29.2 |
Population-based calculations of PMTCT needs are used to set targets and assess performance (4 criteria) | 100.0 | 68.8 | 68.8 | 93.8 |
Client satisfaction is assessed and analyzed (3 criteria) | 33.3 | 16.7 | 41.7 | 50.0 |
Overall readiness score (75 criteria) | 74.6 | 82.0 | 73.1 | 87.5 |