Table 5 Types of HIV information and referral received from DOT supporter and patient satisfaction by type of DOT supporter
Outcome | Home-based DOT | Clinic-based DOT | Family/friend/employer support | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Number (%) answering yes | ||||
Total N | 155 | 114 | 523 | |
Information on HIV-TB link from supporter | 112 (83.2) | 95 (83.3) | 435 (72.3) | ** |
Encouragement for HIV counselling | 117 (75.4) | 78 (68.4) | 323 (61.8) | ** |
Receipt of HIV counselling | 147 (94.8) | 106 (93.0) | 459 (87.8) | * |
Supporter influenced HIV counselling | 117 (75.4) | 78 (68.4) | 322 (61.6) | ** |
HIV test within week of referral | 285 (86.0) | 72 (88.9) | 92 (83.3) | NS |
Supporter influenced HIV testing | 117 (75.5) | 78 (68.4) | 323 (61.8) | ** |
Satisfaction with supporter for: | Mean | |||
- Clarity of info about HIV and TB | 4.57 | 4.40 | 4.42 | NS |
- Opportunity to ask questions | 4.60 | 4.29 | 4.39 | NS |
- Info on HIV and TB was thorough | 4.60 | 4.51 | 4.47 | NS |
- Info about the benefit of HIV testing | 4.52 | 4.46 | 4.47 | NS |
- Language used | 4.71 | 4.72 | 4.67 | NS |