Table 1 Outcomes classified on objective or subjective criteria
Objective/semi-objective | Subjective |
|---|---|
● Mortality | ● Mental health outcomes |
● Suppression of HIV viral load | ● Quality of life/functioning |
● Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) clearance | ● Satisfaction with/Quality of care |
● STI re-infection | ● Quality of communication |
● Withdrawals/drop-outs | ● General physical health |
● Time to testing for an STI or HIV | ● Adverse events |
● Time of symptom onset to seeking medical treatment (first time, recurrence) | ● Continuation of condition |
● Time to uptake of diagnosis or treatment | ● Cost-effectiveness |
● STI testing rates | ● STI knowledge and behaviour |
● Correct clinical diagnosis or assessment | ● Communication uptake regarding STIs |
● Improvement in condition (i.e. signs and symptoms) | ● Feasibility of program delivery |
● Number and proportion of partners notified by short message service (SMS) | ● Privacy impact/assessment |
● Cost savings/reduction | ● Notification of test results |
● Condom use |