Determinants of implementation of a stepped care intervention for adolescents and youth living with HIV in Kenya: a qualitative evaluation

Table 1 Demographic characteristics of focus group discussion (FGD) participants (N=43)

Characteristic*	N (%) or Median [IQR]
Primary work location
Comprehensive Care Clinic	39 (91)
Other¹	4 (9)
Sex
Male	22 (51)
Female	21 (49)
Age (years)	34 [31, 37]
Highest level of education: University/college	43 (100)
Healthcare provider classification
Clinical Officer	31 (72)
Nurse	11 (26)
Nurse Counselor	1 (2)
No. of years at current clinic	4 [1, 7]
No. of years providing HIV care to PLHIV (all ages)	7 [5, 9]
No. of years providing HIV care to AYLHIV (ages 10-24 years)	6 [5, 9]

Abbreviations: PLHIV People living with HIV, AYLHIV Adolescents and youth living with HIV
*Majority of health providers filled out a demographic survey prior to the start of DiSC trial implementation, with 6 providers filling out demographic information post-FGD
¹Other work location includes vertical transmission, maternal child health, and outpatient departments

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