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Table 4 Model components and cost comparison of the HIV vaccination program (US$). Complete breakdown of costs relating to the intervention and the comparator. The intervention comprises both the vaccine strategy and the comparator costs

From: Projected economic evaluation of the national implementation of a hypothetical HIV vaccination program among adolescents in South Africa, 2012

Cost category

Per capita expenditure

Intervention

Comparator

Difference

(% change)

Laboratory

12.73

13.09

0.35

(-2.78)

 HIV rapid testing

1.06

1.41

  

 CD4 count

4.05

4.05

  

 Pap smear

1.13

1.13

  

 Viral load

5.95

5.95

  

 Creatinine

0.53

0.53

  

Pharmaceuticals

39.86

30.21

9.64

(+31.92)

 STI treatment

1.11

0.92

  

 Condom distribution

1.35

1.12

  

 Contraception

0.77

0.63

  

 Anti-retroviral therapy

27.34

27.34

  

 Vaccine

8.94

0.00

  

 Vaccine deliverya

0.15

0.00

  

 Bactrim® prophylaxis

0.20

0.20

  

Human resources

35.94

36.67

0.63

(-1.76)

 PHC nurse

20.70

22.24

  

 Counsellor

11.03

11.81

  

 Enrolled nursing assistant

1.68

0.00

  

 Medical officer

0.46

0.46

  

 Medical specialist

2.07

2.07

  

Transport b

0.47

0.47

-

-

Total

89.00

80.34

  
  1. aVaccine delivery includes the needle, syringe and alcohol swab for administration
  2. bCalculated from average car rental cost incurred in providing a school-based service
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