Table 2 Availability of adolescent-friendly health services at the 69 health facilities surveyed
From: Uptake of HIV testing among adolescents and associated adolescent-friendly services
Facilities % (N) | |
|---|---|
Accessibility | |
Total hours open per week for adolescent HIV testing(mean) | 61.2 |
Has flexible hours for adolescents | 14.5 (10) |
Staff participated in school meetings to inform parents/guardians about health services available to adolescents | 33.3 (23) |
Staff participated in community meetings to inform youth and other organizations about health services available for adolescents | 49.3 (34) |
Has communication support materials | 17.4 (12) |
Has a separate waiting room for adolescent patients | 5.8 (4) |
Appropriate | |
Has a referral system | 11.6 (8) |
receives supervisory visits | 18.8 (13) |
Equitable | |
Offers contraceptive counselling and services to all adolescents | 91.3 (63) |
Offers HIV services for all adolescents | 100 |
Effective | |
Has Policies/guidelines/procedures with regard to adolescents | 37.7 (26) |
Essential services available | |
HIV testing/counseling | 100 |
HIV treatment | 94.2 (65) |
Other STI testing/counseling | 97.1 (67) |
Gender-based violence services | 43.5 (30) |
Family planning/contraceptives | 100 |