Table 2. Roles and role descriptions of healthcare workers recruited to the study.
Healthcare worker role (10) | Description |
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Professional nurse (2) | A qualified and competent healthcare worker who can practise comprehensive nursing and midwifery at a professional standard [37]. |
Assistant nurse (2) | A healthcare worker who provides quality primary nursing care services under the direction of a professional nurse [37]. |
Community health worker (4) | Members of a community who provide community-based care with a specific focus on HIV and TB care [38]. |
Counsellors (2) | Health workers that perform HIV and TB counselling, with a focus on adherence and testing assistance [39]. |