Barriers and facilitators of integrated hepatitis B, C, and HIV screening among pregnant mothers and newborns attending maternal and newborn clinics in Koboko District, Uganda: a qualitative inquiry of providers’ perspective

The need to reduce 'lost opportunity' by pregnant mothers in accessing HBV, HVC, and HIV at one point of care underscores the necessity of integrated care. Strong team spirit, reducing patient waiting times, and enhancing the incorporation of HBV and HIV into the HMIS2 form are essential steps. Additionally, support from implementing partners like IDI, is pivotal. Several barriers impede effective integration. Addressing knowledge gaps among healthcare workers, providing transportation, minimizing language barriers during health education, addressing insufficient human resources, and preventing frequent stock-outs of test kits for HBV and HCV are crucial to enhancing the effectiveness and efficiency of integration.