Table 2 Characteristics of case-study districts
Geographic Sub-region of Uganda | District | HIV prevalence | Inclusion criteria |
|---|---|---|---|
South Western | Sheema | 8.0 | High number of transitioned HWs and high HIV prevalence |
Bushenyi | 6.8 | Had lowest number of HWs absorbed on payroll (only one) | |
East Central | Iganga | 4.4 | High number of transitioned HWs, mixed rural–urban |
Mid-East | Tororo | 4.8 | High number of transitioned HWs and cross border dynamics, mainly urban |
Mid-West | Kasese | 5.5 | High number of transitioned HWs and cross border dynamics, mainly urban |
Central 2 | Mubende | 7.4 | High number of transitioned HWs and high HIV prevalence |
Central 1 | Nakaseke | 6.9 | Had lowest number of HWs absorbed on payroll (only one) |
Mid North | Nwoya and Apac | 7.0 | High number of transitioned HWs and high HIV prevalence, largely rural |
North East | Napac | 3.4 | High number of transitioned HWs and hard to reach, rural |
Kampala | Kampala | 6.6 | Capital city and houses many agencies involved in transition planning |