Table 1 Description of clinics selected for CVCT implementation, Durban, South Africa, 2013
From: Implementation of couples’ voluntary HIV counseling and testing services in Durban, South Africa
HPP PMMH Parkhome | Gateway clinic | D clinic | H clinic | V clinic | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Service area | The HPP PMMH Parkhome is based on the grounds of PMMH Hospital. Participants from HPP research cohorts attend their follow up visits here. This clinic mainly services the V section community. | This clinic is based on the grounds of PMMH Hospital and services the V section community. | This clinic mainly services the D section community. | This clinic mainly services the H section community. | This clinic mainly services the V section community. |
Primary service provided | Clinic services are mainly focused on follow-up of participants recruited into the different HPP studies. | Treatment of minor ailments, ANC, ART, VCT, TB screening, immunizations. | Treatment of minor ailments, ANC, ART, VCT, TB screening, immunizations. | Treatment of minor ailments. Immunizations. | Treatment of minor ailments, ANC, ART, VCT, TB screening, immunizations. |
Staffing | Permanent staff consists of ne nurse, one counsellor, one doctor, and one site administrator. | Staff is a compliment of nurses and counsellors. A doctor visits on Mondays for ART provision. | Staff is a compliment of nurses and counsellors. | Staff is a compliment of nurses and counsellors. | Staff is a compliment of nurses and counsellors. A doctor visits on Mondays for ART provision. |