Table 3 Facilitators to Linkage and Retention to HIV, HTN and TB care

Personal initiative

X

X

X

X

X

X

Education

X

Disclosure

X

X

Fear of losing a child/death/family responsibilities

X

X

X

X

X

Belief in treatment/improved health

X

X

X

Availability of education programs

X

X

Community awareness/sensitization (e.g., through sports)

X

X

X

Comprehensive counseling/appropriate referrals

X

X

X

Availability of free drugs/services/subsidized treatment

X

X

X

Integrated services (including food services, TB-HIV)

X

X

X

X

Availability and training of healthcare providers

X

X

Accessibility of health facility

X

X

X

X

X

Good provider-patient relationship

X

X

X

X

X

X

Provider maintains confidentiality

X

Government collaboration/health policy

X

X

Follow-up care by CHWs for missed appointments

X

X

X

Transport facilitation to health facility/physical access

X

Economic empowerment

X

X

Peer-support testimonies/peer support

X

X

X

X

X

Family/social support

X

X

X

X

X

X

Support from community leaders

X

Severity of illness

X

Fear of restarting treatment

X