2. ï¶ India has the third largest HIV epidemic in the world.
ï¶ In India (2016)
ï± Approx. 2.5 million people living with HIV.
ï± 0.3% adult HIV prevalence.
ï± 86,000 new HIV infections.
ï¶ HIV prevention in India- NACO is the body responsible for
prevention and control of the HIV epidemic in INDIA.
ï¶ Current programme, NACP-IV (2012-2017) , aims to reduce the
HIV infections by 50%.
3.
4. The rate of HIV transmission during pregnancy, labor or
delivery from mothers infected with HIV is
ïĄ 25% - 30% with no interventions
ïĄ But can be reduced
up to <2% with
appropriate intervention.
7. ïĄ All pregnant women detected positive for HIV should be
started on life long ART irrespective of disease stage and
CD4 count.
ïĄ Preferred regimen-
Tenofovir 300mg + Lamivudine 300mg+ Efavirenz 600mg
ïĄ Alternate regimen
Azathioprine + Lamivudine + Efavirenz,
Azathioprine + Lamivudine + Nevirapine,
Tenofovir + Lamivudine + Nevirapine
ï± According to NACO guideline- Dec 2013
ï± Previous it was single dose Nevirapine.
8. Daily Nevirapine
prophylaxis for 6 weeks
If mother
received ART
adequately in the
antenatal period
Daily Nevirapine
prophylaxis for 12 weeks
If mother has not
received ART
Received ART
for less than 24
weeks
OR
ï± According to NACO guideline- Dec 2013
9. 1) Exclusive breastfeeding is the recommended infant feeding
choice in the first 6 months.
2) In situations where breastfeeding cannot be done (maternal
death, severe maternal illness) or individual motherâs choice (at
her own risk), then exclusive replacement feeding may be
considered only if AFASS Criteria for exclusive replacement
feeding is fulfilled.
3) After 6 months complementary feeding should be introduced
gradually.
4) MIXED FEEDING should NOT be done during the first 6
months. (Feeding a baby with both breast feeds and
replacement feeds in the first 6 months is known as mixed
feeding which leads to mucosal abrasions in the gut of the baby
facilitating HIV virus entry through these abrasions).
10. âą Breastfeeding continued until 12 month of
age.
If EID Is negative
âą Breastfeeding continue until the baby is 2
year old.
If EID Is positive
ï± Breast-feeding should NOT be stopped ABRUPTLY
16. ïĄ An ICTC is a place where a person is counseled and tested
for HIV, on his/her own will (self- initiated) or as advised
by a medical provider (provider- initiated).
ïĄ Functions of ICTC
ï Early detection of HIV
ï provide basic information on modes of transmission and
prevention of HIV for promoting behavioural changes
and reducing vulnerability.
ï Linking PLHIV with other HIV prevention, care and
treatment services.
18. ïĄ Public private partner (PPP) ICTC- These are
established in private facilities (NGOs, community
based organizations, federation of Self-Help Groups
(SHGs), hospitals, nursing homes, clinics and
laboratories)
19. ï±Manpower in an ICTC
ïICTC manager
ïCounsellor
ïLaboratory technician
ïOutreach workers
ï±Infrastructure
ïA counselling room
ïLaboratory
ïSample collection room
20. ïĄ Counselling in ICTC done by GATHER approach
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Greet the client
Ask the problem
âąActive listener
âąAccess degree of risk behavior
âąShow respect and tolerance
âąEnable patient to express freely
âąDetermine assess to support and help in family and
community
Tell the client about the specific information which
he/she desires
Help them to making decision
Explain the myths or misconceptions
Return for follow up or Referral