Table 2.
Factors associated with the quality and effectiveness of ANC and IPTp implementation in Tanzania as perceived by CHMT members in Mkuranga and Mufindi districts
Factor | Systemic/service-related | User-related |
---|---|---|
1. National funding for district health services |
√ |
|
2. Government support to ANC, IPTp and other health services |
√ |
|
3. Effects of drug policy change on user acceptability of SP |
√ |
|
4. Safety and efficacy of SP as perceived by health professionals |
√ |
|
5. Safety and efficacy of SP as perceived by pregnant women |
√ |
√ |
6. Availability of SP for IPTp in public and private health facilities |
√ |
√ |
7. User fees for IPTp at private and governmental health facilities |
√ |
|
8. Quality of IPTp services |
√ |
√ |
9. Late registration and irregular ANC attendance of pregnant women |
|
√ |
10. Quality and quantity of health facility staff and infrastructure | √ |
The extent to which these factors are systemic and service-related or user-related (or both) is indicated with tick marks. Details are provided in the text.