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Table 1 Costs considered in estimates of HIV-related care

From: Cost effectiveness of option B plus for prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV in resource-limited countries: evidence from Kumasi, Ghana

Direct costs

Indirect costs – facility level

Indirect costs – program support

Costs not included in analysis

Staff time caring for clients

Administrative staff time

Support from national ART program

Client time, transport, meals, and other client costs

Drugs to prevent & treat opportunistic infections

Supervision from regional level

Support from Ghana Health Service

Costs incurred by local communities

ARV drugs

Office equipment

 

Negative externalities

Medical consumables & supplies in clinic visits

Vehicles used for program administration

 

Technical assistance or administrative costs incurred by external donor agencies

Laboratory testing

Transportation costs for administration

  

Medical equipment

Public utilities

  

Physical infrastructure used for client care

Maintenance & repair

  
 

Staff training

  
 

Legal & auditing costs