Table 2 Assessment of different variables at RTQII enrolled HIV testing sites in Ethiopia, August to December 2019 (n = 159)
Variable | Availability | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
No | Yes | ||
Test Algorithm posted | 41 (25.8%) | 118 (74.2%) | 159 |
Tester followed SOP | 79 (49.7%) | 80 (50.3%) | 159 |
Trained on the new algorithm | 50 (31.4%) | 109 (68.6%) | 159 |
All test kits are available at the testing site* | 96 (60.4%) | 63 (39.6%) | 159 |
Participation in EQA(PT) in the last two years | 88 (55.3%) | 71 (44.7%) | 159 |
Receive supportive supervision from the facility’s lab | 86 (54.4%) | 72 (45.6%) | 158 |
Dedicated area(table or bench)for HIV rapid test | 57 (35.8%) | 102(64.2%) | 159 |
Sink with water supply in the testing area | 56(35.2%) | 103(64.8%) | 159 |
Disinfectant for decontamination | 49(30.8%) | 110(69.2%) | 159 |
Proper disposal of biological waste | 38(23.9%) | 121(76.1%) | 159 |
Sharps container at testing site | 22(13.8%) | 137(86.2%) | 159 |