Author:
Aizobu Dennis,Idogho Omokhudu,Anyanti Jennifer,Omoregie Godpower,Adesina Boluwatife,Kabeer Morgan,Oyegunle Samuel,Malaba Serah,Ikpeazu Akudo,Wada Yusuf H.
Abstract
Abstract
Background
The continuous supply of affordable and quality HIV self-test (HIVST) is a key pillar toward achieving the global HIV 95–95-95 target in Nigeria. This was a descriptive qualitative study that explored private sector stakeholders’ perceptions of the enablers and barriers of the HIVST market in Nigeria.
Methods
A total of 29 In-depth interviews (IDIs) were conducted with HIVST supply chain stakeholders and private sector providers (PPMVs and Community Pharmacies). Responses were analyzed using Nvivo software and we systematically developed a total market approach analysis for supply chain stakeholders and archetypes for community Pharmacies and PPMVs based on insights gathered from their journey map.
Results
Challenges to the supply side dynamics include forecasting, point of care service delivery, the availability of free and subsidized HIVST kits in the market, neglect of private sector providers (Community Pharmacists and PPMVs) in the healthcare delivery system, limited demand for HIVST, and regulatory bottlenecks influences the overall market dynamics. High cost of the HIVST kit, which triggers low availability, accessibility and affordability from the demand side, depicts the need to understand the market dynamics. Addressing the barriers and optimizing the enablers of the three-model pharmacist and PPMV’s will change the market dynamic and service delivery to generate demand.
Conclusion
To address challenges which already exist, the government need to revise the process guidelines for introducing new HIVST products in the Nigerian market, developing contingency plans to ensure the supply of HIVST remains sufficient when experiencing economic shocks, and create a sustainable roadmap toward optimizing the market for HIVST kits.
Funder
Population Services International
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Subject
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
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