The feasibility of using an android-based infant fingerprint biometrics system for treatment follow-up

Lack of appropriate follow-up of HIV Exposed Infants (HEIs) after delivery contributes to suboptimal access and uptake of HIV Early Infant Diagnosis (EID) interventions. This could result in unidentified HEIs and potentially HIV-infected infants who are at risk of morbidity and mortality where interventions such as Anti-Retroviral Therapy (ART) are not commenced. Biometric identification of infants has been used successfully to increase immunization coverage. This study investigated the feasibility and acceptability of using biometrics for unique identification during EID follow-up of HEIs at the Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) High-risk Clinic.