Effectiveness of the credit-line approach for support of CD4 equipment functionality in northern Uganda

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dc.contributor.authorKasusse, Michael L.
dc.contributor.authorTumwesigye, Nazarius M.
dc.contributor.authorAisu, Steven
dc.contributor.authorMatovu, Joseph K. B.
dc.contributor.authorWanyenze, Rhoda K.
dc.date.accessioned2018-07-24T09:56:38Z
dc.date.available2018-07-24T09:56:38Z
dc.date.issued2015-11-30
dc.descriptionThis article examined the effectiveness of the credit-line approach in improving laboratory service delivery by using the functionality of CD4 test equipment as a proxy indicator.en_US
dc.description.abstractBackground: Improving laboratory service delivery requires a functioning logistics and supply system. Uganda’s Ministry of Health uses the credit-line approach to provide laboratory supplies including commodities for CD4 test equipment. Objectives: We examined the effectiveness of the credit-line approach in improving laboratory service delivery by using the functionality of CD4 test equipment as a proxy indicator. Method: A cross-sectional survey was conducted at 7 level-three health centres (HC IIIs), 18 level-four health centres (HC IVs), and 10 hospitals in 15 districts of mid-northern Uganda, including the Lango (17 facilities) and Acholi sub-regions (18 facilities), between July 2013 and August 2013. Functionality, was determined through self- and interviewer-administered questionnaires. The chi-squared test was used to assess differences in functionality by sub-region, facility type, and equipment type. Results: A total of 38 CD4 test analysers were assessed. Of these, 26 (68%) were functional. In hospitals, 85% of CD4 analysers were functional, in HC IVs, 67% were functional and in HC IIIs, 43% were functional. The differences did not reach statistical significance. In the Lango sub-region, 72% of analysers were functional; in the Acholi sub-region, 65% were functional. Non-functionality was mainly due to lack of reagents and cartridges, as well as low staffing levels of laboratory technicians with the skills necessary to operate the equipment. Conclusion: The credit-line approach supported the functionality of CD4 equipment in the surveyed facilities. However, there is a need to address issues of staffing and availability of reagents to enhance the functionality of CD4 equipment and improve patient care, especially at HC IIIs.en_US
dc.identifier.citationMatovu et al. Effectiveness of the credit-line approach for support of CD4 equipment functionality in northern Uganda. African Journal of Laboratory Medicine, (2015) DOI:10.4102/ajlm.v4i1.234 http://www.ajlmonline.orgen_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11951/264
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherAfrican Journal of Laboratory Medicineen_US
dc.subjectFunctionality - CD4en_US
dc.subjectCD4 Testen_US
dc.titleEffectiveness of the credit-line approach for support of CD4 equipment functionality in northern Ugandaen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US
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