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Retention in care at 18 months
| Intervention group (N=166) | Control group (N=168) | |
|---|---|---|
| In care at the study clinic | 125 (75%) | 126 (75%) |
| Died | 5 (3%) | 7 (4%) |
| Withdrew from trial—but stayed in care at the same clinic | 0 | 1 (1%) |
| Transferred to another clinic (planned transfer) | 28 (17%) | 14 (8%) |
| Transferred to another clinic without official transfer* | 2 (1%) | 9 (5%) |
| Moved away without forwarding address* | 2 (1%) | 5 (3%) |
| Untraceable* | 4 (2%) | 6 (4%) |
Ascertained through phone calls and home visits.
