Low-transition rates in human immunodeficiency virus-infected adolescents: A cross-sectional mixed study of pediatric to adult care transition in Uganda

Table 4 Health system factors associated with transition into adulthood human immunodeficiency virus care, n (%)

Variable (n = 261)	Category	Frequency/percent
Have a transition team at health facility	No	29 (11.1)
	Yes	232 (88.9)
Adolescent prepared for transition to adult care	No	69 (26.4)
	Yes	192 (73.6)
Ways prepared for transition to adult care	ART adherence counseling	60 (33.0)
	Readiness assessment	60 (33.0)
	Timely exposure to adult caregivers	89 (34.0)
	Early transitioning education	52 (20.0)
Duration since transitioning as an adolescent to adult care (months ago)	< 6	127 (48.6)
	6-12	62 (23.8)
	13-24	40 (15.3)
	Over 24	32 (12.3)
Ways you as a youth facilitated connection to adult clinic	Physical escorting	64 (24.5)
	Referral note	111 (42.5)
	Through peer clients	62 (23.8)
	Others/specify	24 (9.2)
Thoughts of adult ART service providers	Friendly	154 (59.0)
	Receptive	68 (26.1)
	Patient	16 (6.1)
	Unfriendly	12 (4.6)
	Tough	6 (2.3)
	Impatient	5 (1.9)
Thoughts of pediatric ART service providers	Friendly	201 (77.0)
	Receptive	33 (13.0)
	Patient	13 (5.0)
	Unfriendly	4 (1.5)
	Tough	6 (2)
	Impatient	4 (1.5)
Pediatric caregivers skillful	No	49 (18.8)
	Yes	212 (81.2)
Adult caregivers are skillful	No	60 (23.0)
	Yes	201 (77.0)

ART: Antiretroviral therapy.