Outcome measures | Scale | Type | Measure | Analysis method |
---|---|---|---|---|
Primary | ||||
Adherence at 6 months* | ||||
VAS | Ordinal | Binary | VAS percentage >95% | Chi-squared test |
Self report | Ordinal | Binary | % adherence in last month > 95% | Chi-squared test |
PRD | Ordinal | Binary | % of complete refills >95% | Chi-squared test |
Secondary | ||||
Weight | Ratio | Continuous | Change in weight | T-test |
BMI | Ratio | Continuous | Change in BMI | T-test |
OI | Nominal | Binary | Occurrence of new OI | Chi-squared test |
Mortality | Nominal | Binary | All deaths | Chi-squared test |
Retention | Nominal | Binary | Number retained in care | Chi-squared test |
CD4 count | Ratio | Continuous | Change in CD4 count | T-test |
Viral load | Ratio | Continuous | Change in viral load | T-test |
Satisfaction with care | Ordinal | Categorical | Change in satisfaction scores | T-test |
QoL | Ordinal | Categorical | Change in QoL scores | T-test |