What do the implementation outcome variables tell us about the scaling-up of the antiretroviral treatment adherence clubs in South Africa? A document review

Table 1 Adherence club (AC) model components and possible implementation variations

Components of the ACs	Possible implementation variation
Eligibility criteria	Duration of time on ART required (6–12 months)
	Inclusion of patients on second-line ART
	Number of suppressed viral loads required
	Inclusion of patients with comorbidities
	Retain pregnant patients
Location of AC meetings	Within ART facility
	Community venue close to the facility of patients’ homes
	Home of AC member
Cadre of staff facilitating the AC	Lay counsellor
	Community health worker
	Nurse (professional or auxiliary)
	Pharmacy assistant
	Club member
ART dispensing strategy	Pre-packed at central dispensing unit
ART dispensing strategy	Pre-packed at health facility
Integrated services provided	Condom distribution
	Family planning
	Hypertension/diabetic drug supply
Patient population	General adult population
	Adolescents/youths
	Families

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