Table 2 Variables measured in the study

Design of the HIV M&E*

▪ Existence of an M&E framework and plan

▪ Definition of data elements/HIV indicators

▪ Availability of financial resources

▪ Existence and staffing of M&E unit

Activities for the production of HIV information

▪ Collection: number of data recording forms in use; number and purpose of HIV data elements recorded.

▪ Collation and reporting: number of data collation forms; mechanisms to transmit data from facility to higher levels of health system, format for reporting and audience.

▪ Analysis: approach to HIV data analysis at different levels of the health system.

Availability of HIV information

▪ Whether HIV indicators are disseminated to and available at the district level.

Extent of HIV M&E and DHIS integration

Extent of sharing of:

▪ Collection: personnel and forms that record HIV and DHIS data.

▪ Collation and reporting: personnel and forms that collate HIV and DHIS data; reporting pathways and mechanisms, and audience to whom HIV and DHIS indicators are sent.

▪ Analysis: shared personnel and analytic approach for HIV and DHIS data.