Cost-effectiveness analysis for integrated prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV / 中华预防医学杂志

ABSTRACT

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To evaluate the cost-effectiveness and economic efficiency of integrated prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) of HIV in four high-incidence counties.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>Data 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.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>Average 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.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>The cost of integrated prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV was low. The PMTCT program was economical efficiency.</p>