Table 1.
Characteristics of the Clinics and Client Population
| Mulago HIV clinic | Mbarara Municipality clinic | Reach Out Mbuya Clinic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cumulative total number of clients registered | 8500 | 4231 | 3100 |
| Active clients | 6700 | 2700 | 2800 |
| Clients on ART (active) | 2300 | 1346 | 1100 |
| New clients/week | 80 | 32 | 15 |
| New ART clients/wk | 45 | 26 | 20 |
| Clients seen/day | 270 | 150 | 100 |
| Percentage female | 65% | 60% | 67% |
| Percentage male | 35% | 40% | 33% |
| Baseline Mean CD4 | 152 per mm3 | 398 per mm3 | 102 per mm3 |
| MDs | 6 | 2 | 2 |
| COs | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Nurses | 8 | 1 | 12 |
| Community workers/volunteers | 0 | 0 | 25 |
| Support staff | 8 | 2 | 6 |
| CD4 machine | Yes | Yes | No |
| HIV testing | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Visit Schedule | Monthly | Monthly | Monthly |
| No. of years clinic has been in operation | 4 years | 3 ½ years | 7 years |
MD, physician with medical degree; CO, clinical officer.