Integrated Learning Experience

Assessing the Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV in Mozambique

The primary purpose of this study was to examine the 95-95-95 target indicators for the elimination of mother-to-child transmission (EMTCT) of HIV among women (aged 15-49 years) who had given birth to their last infant. Infant HIV status was examined to gain insight into the overall effectiveness of PMTCT efforts in Mozambique. The target indicators established by the World Health Organization include the following:

ANC coverage (at least one visit) of ≥ 95%
Coverage of HIV testing of pregnant women of ≥ 95%
ART coverage of pregnant women living with HIV of ≥ 95%

Poster

Presentation

ILE Project

Report

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Presentation

MPH Program Competencies Addressed:

C-2. Select quantitative and qualitative data collection methods appropriate for a given public health context

C-4. Interpret results of data analysis for public health research, policy, or practice

C-7. Assess population needs, assets and capabilities that affect communities' health

GH 5. Evaluate barriers to population health services in low and middle-income countries and the capacity of public health systems for disease surveillance and monitoring.

C-19. Communicate audience-appropriate public health content, both in writing and through oral presentation.

Sustainable Development Goal

SDG 3: Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages.

Target 3.3: By 2030, end the epidemics of AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria and neglected tropical diseases, and combat hepatitis, water-borne diseases and other communicable diseases.
Indicator 3.3.1: Number of new HIV infections per 1,000 uninfected population, by sex, age, and key populations.

Project Goal: Assess HIV trends among mother-infant pairs in Mozambique for PMTCT

Problem Statement: The substantially high rate of HIV prevalence in Mozambique, especially among women of child-bearing age, leads to high HIV transmission to their infants and impacts the overall national HIV/AIDS health burden.

Variables in the dataset: Age, education, marital status, wealth quintile, residence, antenatal care, maternal HIV status, antiretroviral therapy, viral load suppression, early infant testing, breastfeeding status, infant HIV status.

Course Description

The Public Health Integrative Learning Experience course is the culminating experience of the MPH Program that demonstrates synthesis of foundational and concentration competencies consistent with current accreditation standards. It is completed under the supervision of a faculty member teaching in the UWF MPH program. The student produces a high-quality written product that is appropriate for the student’s educational and professional objectives and approved by the Department of Public Health. Written products might include the following: research study design and implementation, program evaluation report, training manual, policy statement, legislative testimony with accompanying supporting research, etc. The written product is developed and presented orally to program faculty and relevant stakeholders. The course is graded on a Satisfactory / Unsatisfactory scale. Permission is required. Students are expected to complete MPH foundational coursework prior to enrollment and register for this course at or near their final semester in the program.