[Cost-effectiveness analysis for integrated prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV].
OBJECTIVE
To evaluate the cost-effectiveness and economic efficiency of integrated prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) of HIV in four high-incidence counties.


METHODS
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.


RESULTS
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.


CONCLUSIONS
The cost of integrated prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV was low. The PMTCT program was economical efficiency.
National Center for Women and Children's Health, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Beijing 100013, China.
Xiu
X
Qiu
Lin-hong
LH
Wang
Li-wen
LW
Fang
Ya-ping
YP
Qiao
Jiang-ping
JP
Sun
D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000635:transmission*; D003362:Cost-Benefit Analysis; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D018445:Infectious Disease Transmission, Vertical / Q000517:prevention & control*; D011247:Pregnancy; D011251:Pregnancy Complications, Infectious / Q000517:prevention & control; D016635:Universal Precautions / Q000191:economics*