Table 2. Comparison of different systematic reviews about linkage to care in adults and children.
| Present study | Rosen et al [4] | Mugglin et al [28] | |
| Population | Children | Adults | Adults |
| Study location | Sub-Saharan Africa, India and Cambodia | Sub-Saharan Africa | Sub-Saharan Africa |
| Separation into mortality, loss to follow-up and transfer out | Yes | No | Yes |
| Assessed predictors for loss to follow-up | Yes | No | Yes |
| Assessed first CD4 cell count/percentage | Yes | No | Yes(only absolute CD4 cell count) |
| Number of studies | 10 | 28 | 29 |
| Total number of patients analyzed | 10,741 | 66,926 | 148,912 |
| Period of review | January 2002 to August 2011 | All up to April 2011 | January 2002 to August 2011 |
| Percent assessed for eligibility * # | range: 78.0 - 97.0% | 59% (35 - 88%) | 78% (71 - 84%) |
| Percent eligible starting ART * | range: 39.5 - 99.4% | 68% (14 - 84%) | 63% (55.71%) |
*
Percentages with 95% confidence intervals are shown if not stated otherwise
# Rosen: staged and referred for ART or pre-ART care
Mugglin: Provided CD4 sample irrespective or referral to ART or pre-ART care