Cross- Sectional Analysis of Point of care as determinant factor in the Implementation of HIV/AIDs integration policy

Maureen Atieno Adoyo; George Ochieng‘ Otieno; Charles Omondi Oyaya

Volume : VII, Issue : VI, June - 2018

Cross- Sectional Analysis of Point of care as determinant factor in the Implementation of HIV/AIDs integration policy

Maureen Atieno Adoyo, George Ochieng 8216 Otieno, Charles Omondi Oyaya

Abstract :

Involvement of multiple actors in HIV/AIDS intervention programmes led to inefficiency and ineffectiveness in service delivery. Later, integration policy come to force although policy success seemed varied across regions. Therefore, this study aimed at establishing influence of point of care factors in the implementation of HIV services integration policy. A cross- sectional study adopted to allow rapid analysis of policy environment. Multi-stage sampling technique used to arrive at samples, semi-structured questionnaire utilised for data collection. A total of 33 health workers and 8 coordinating agencies responded. Results indicate 76% of the hospitals had functional organization structure for participatory decision-making, structured clinic days mostly 5days a week and guidedinstitutional practices .50% of the facilities had no routine maintenance schedule for medical equipment�s. Hence study recommends for intensive focus on ensuring routine maintenance for continuity in service delivery and cross learning among institution.