Table 6. “Full” model analysis: Risk and Rate Ratios for overall attrition, LTF and death adjusting for other adherence support activities1.
| Adherence support services | Attrition Rate Ratio2 | LTF Rate Ratio2 | Death Rate Ratio2 | |
| one-on-one/group adherence counseling | yes vs. no | 0.77 (0.52–1.14) | 0.72 (0.44–1.19) | not in model |
| on-site support groups for HIV+ patients | yes vs. no | not in model | not in model | 0.82 (0.69–0.99) |
| peer educator program | yes vs. no | not in model | not in model | 0.89 (0.76–1.05) |
| Educational materials promoting ART adherence | yes vs. no | 0.76 (0.66–0.89) | 0.67 (0.55–0.81) | not in model |
| Reminder tools (e.g., clocks, calendars, pill boxes) | yes vs. no | 0.83 (0.67–1.03) | 0.83 (0.63–1.11) | 0.78 (0.64–0.94) |
| Routine medication pickup review, dedicatedor team pharmacist | yes vs. no | 0.92 (0.62–1.38) | 0.85 (0.50–1.42) | not in model |
| Food rations to promote ART adherence | yes vs. no | 0.74 (0.60–0.92) | 0.67 (0.49–0.91) | 0.86 (0.71–1.04) |
| Active patient outreach program | yes vs. no | not in model | not in model | 1.12 (0.93–1.34) |
1
All models adjusted for year of ART initiation, facility type (primary, secondary, tertiary), facility location (urban/rural), and cumulative number of patients enrolled in care.
2
Rate ratios for total attrition, loss to follow-up, and death additionally adjusted for other adherence support and active outreach services listed in the above table.