Table 2 Variables measured in the study
| Variables | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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. |