Table 3.
Outcomes of HIV‐infected children and young persons identified
| Children 1–15 years n = 23 (%) | Young Persons >15–24 years n = 7 (%) | Total 1–24 years n = 30 (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outcomea | |||
| Started ART | 15 (65.2) | 3 (42.8) | 18 (60.0) |
| Enrolled in HIV care programme (not eligible for ART) | 4 (17.4) | 1 (14.3) | 5 (16.6) |
| Died | 2 (8.7) | 0 (0.0) | 2 (6.7) |
| Moved | 2 (8.7) | 0 (0.0) | 2 (6.7) |
| Lost | 0 (0.0) | 1 (14.3) | 1 (3.3) |
| Refused | 0 (0.0) | 2 (28.6) | 2 (6.7) |
| Median number of days from identification to enrolment into HIV servicesc (IQR) | 4 (1–8) | 4 (0.5–37) | 4 (1–8) |
| Median number of days from identification to start of ARTb (IQR) | 6 (1–8) | 6 (0–37) | 6 (1–8) |
a
Outcome was recorded once the patient was enrolled in HIV services and if eligible started ART, or if not enrolled at the end of the 3‐month follow‐up period.
b
Using data from only those that started ART.
c
Using data only from those that started ART and those enrolled in HIV care programme.