Table 3. Interviewed client self-reported linkage services, by study-gender groupa.
| Linkage Services Received | SHIMS Female (n = 105) | SHIMS Male (n = 71) | SOKA Male (n = 91) | All Clients Interviewed (n = 267) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reported being referred to HIV care at diagnosis. | 102 (97.1%) | 65 (91.5%) | 84 (92.3%) | 251 (94.0%) |
| Accurately recalled the same referral facility noted on the HTC form.b | 74 (70.5%) | 47 (66.2%) | 60 (65.9%) | 181 (67.8%) |
| Received an SMS text reminder to enroll in HIV care. | 9 (8.6%) | 5 (7.0%) | 7 (7.7%) | 21 (7.9%) |
| Received a phone call from the referral facility to enroll in HIV care. | 8 (7.6%) | 4 (5.6%) | 12 (13.2%) | 24 (9.0%) |
| Received a home visit from a referral facility representative. | 10 (9.5%) | 3 (4.2%) | 0 (0.0%) | 13 (4.9%) |
| Spoke at home with referral facility representative about enrolling in care. | 6 (5.7%) | 3 (4.2%) | 0 (0.0%) | 9 (3.4%) |
aInterviews were conducted a median (Q1–Q3) of 957 (914–992) days from diagnosis.
bOf the 251 clients who recalled being referred to care and treatment at the time of their diagnosis, 181 (72.1%) accurately reported the name of the facility where they had been referred.