Table 2 HIV algorithm adherence and associated factors
Variable | n | % |
|---|---|---|
Do you have any area of difficulty in the algorithm: | Â | Â |
Yes | 5 | 17.2 |
No | 24 | 82.8 |
Common areas of difficulties: | Â | Â |
The General danger signs | 1 | 3.4 |
The main symptoms | 1 | 3.4 |
Assessing for malnutrition & malaria | 1 | 3.4 |
Assessing for HIV | 3 | 10.3 |
Assessing for feeding | 1 | 3.4 |
Received training in use of HIV algorithm | Â | Â |
Yes | 18 | 62.1 |
No | 11 | 37.9 |
If no to above, any knowledge about HIV guidelines | Â | Â |
Yes | 8 | 27.6 |
No | 3 | 10.3 |
Which conditions in a child would prompt you to enter the HIV box. | Â | Â |
Persistent diarrhea | 19 | 65.5 |
Pneumonia | 19 | 65.5 |
Growth faltering or low weight for age. | 24 | 82.8 |
Chronic ear infection | 8 | 27.6 |
others | 19 | 67.9 |
Do you find it difficult to do the HIV assessment? | Â | Â |
Yes | 3 | 10.3 |
No | 25 | 86.2 |
If yes to above, why(reason) | Â | Â |
Lack of time | 0 | 0.0 |
Poor staffing | 0 | 0.0 |
Not comfortable to discuss HIV issues | 0 | 0.0 |
Not well trained | 1 | 3.4 |
others | 2 | 6.9 |
Reasons for not adhering to the HIV guidelines | Â | Â |
Shortage of staff | 23 | 79.3 |
oversight | 14 | 48.3 |
Stigma of staff towards HIV | 5 | 17.2 |
Stigma in the community | 19 | 65.5 |
Inadequate training | 16 | 55.2 |
Guidelines not user friendly | 2 | 6.9 |
Do you think you were adequately trained in IMCI | Â | Â |
Yes | 18 | 62.1 |
No | 9 | 31.0 |
No response | 2 | 6.9 |
Trained in HIV counseling | Â | Â |
yes | 14 | 51.9 |
No | 11 | 40.7 |
No response | 2 | 7.4 |
Received training in HIV | Â | Â |
Yes | 14 | 53.8 |
No | 10 | 38.5 |
No response | 2 | 7.7 |