Cost-effectiveness analysis for integrated prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV.
- Author:
Xiu QIU
1
;
Lin-hong WANG
;
Li-wen FANG
;
Ya-ping QIAO
;
Jiang-ping SUN
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome; prevention & control; transmission; Cost-Benefit Analysis; Female; Humans; Infectious Disease Transmission, Vertical; prevention & control; Pregnancy; Pregnancy Complications, Infectious; prevention & control; Universal Precautions; economics
- From: Chinese Journal of Preventive Medicine 2009;43(11):996-999
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo evaluate the cost-effectiveness and economic efficiency of integrated prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) of HIV in four high-incidence counties.
METHODSData of local resource investment and total cost for PMTCT in 4 counties in China from 2003 to 2006 were collected. Cost analysis and cost-effectiveness analysis were conducted. Average costs of a confirmed HIV case, a prevented case and a disability-adjusted life-year (DALY) saving were calculated.
RESULTSAverage cost of identifying one HIV-infected mother was yen5512. Costs of a pediatric HIV case prevention and per DALY saving were yen46 747 and yen1870 ($231), respectively, based on the total cost perspective.
CONCLUSIONThe cost of integrated prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV was low. The PMTCT program was economical efficiency.
