Table 5.
Costing of HIV counsellors per HTS, positivity and linkage to care by study group
| Variable | Total (N) | Social franchisee HTS | FPD employee HTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost (Rand) (%) | Cost (Rand) (%) | ||
| Total spent (R million) | 9.44 | 2.04 (21.6) | 7.4 (78.4) |
| Remuneration (R million) | 6.9 | 1.9 (27.5) | 5.0 (72.5) |
| Other expenses (R million) | 2.54 | 0.14 (5.5) | 2.4 (94.5) |
| Cost per individual tested (R) | 223.6 | 48.8 (21.8) | 174.8 (78.2) |
| Cost per HIV test (R) | 3502.7 | 470.5 (13.4) | 3032.2 (86.6) |
| Cost per individual linked to care (R) | 4573.3 | 784.2 (17.1) | 3789.1 (82.9) |
Currency exchange rate: 1US$=R12.5. FPD, Foundation for Professional Development; HTS, HIV testing services.