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Table 2 Cluster characteristics and ratings

From: Using concept mapping to explore why patients become lost to follow up from an antiretroviral therapy program in the Zomba District of Malawi

Cluster

Importance rating

Feasibility rating

Mean (SD)

Mean (SD)

Poor documentation

3.3 (0.18)

3.5 (0.31)

Resources needed for effective tracing

3.3 (0.23)

3.6 (0.14)

Social and financial support issues

3.3 (0.35)

3.4 (0.34)

Health worker attitudes

3.1 (0.25)

3.5 (0.27)

Health worker issues related to tracing

3.1 (0.40)

3.5 (0.20)

Stigma and fears

2.9 (0.44)

3.4 (0.29)

Access to ART

2.7 (0.23)

3.1 (0.22)

Beliefs

2.6 (0.35)

3.0 (0.17)

Lack of knowledge and acceptance

2.6 (0.52)

2.9 (0.33)