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Table 3 Experiences in ART services (n = 102)

From: Community-based adherence clubs for postpartum women on antiretroviral therapy (ART) in Cape Town, South Africa: a pilot study

Adherence club (n = 65)

n (%)

Primary care clinic (PHC; n = 37)

n (%)

Number of visits at adherence club

 

Number of visits at PHCa

 

 1

6 (9)

 1

2 (5)

 2

27 (42)

 2

12 (32)

 3 or more

32 (49)

 3 or more

22 (59)

Prefers that club is closer to where she lives compared to PHC

47 (72)

Prefers that PHC is closer to where she lives compared to club

24 (67)

Likes that club is close to where her baby receives healthcare

45 (69)

Likes that PHC is close to where her baby receives healthcare

24 (65)

Prefers to receive care outside of health facility

61 (94)

Prefers to receive care within health facility

29 (78)

Likes that there are only 5 visits per year

63 (97)

Likes having visits every 4–8 weeks

21 (58)

Likes that the visits are 1 h or less

62 (95)

Likes the amount of time spent at the PHC and pharmacy

16 (44)

Likes not seeing a doctor/nurse frequently

51 (78)

Likes seeing a doctor/nurse frequently

25 (68)

Likes receiving peer support from club group

64 (98)

–

–

Likes receiving care and support from a counsellor

64 (98)

–

–

Overall feelings about club

 

Overall feelings about PHC

 

 Excellent

38 (58)

 Excellent

9 (24)

 Very good

26 (40)

 Very good

15 (41)

 Good

1 (2)

 Good

6 (16)

 Bad

0 (0)

 Bad

4 (11)

 Very bad

0 (0)

 Very bad

3 (8)

  1. aMissing data from one participant