Causes for not returning*

n (%)

Money for transportation

12 (30.0)

Work/school schedule conflicting with follow-up

6 (15.0)

Distance for transportation

5 (12.5)

Confusion regarding follow-up (2-ART; 3-pre-ART)

5 (12.5)

Afraid to return secondary to shame/reprimanding

3 (7.5)

Surveillance fatigue

2 (5.0)

Hospitalization prevented follow-up

2 (5.0)

Felt well, so stopped ART

1 (2.5)

Toxicity, side effects, or adverse reactions

1 (2.5)

Money for food

1 (2.5)

Memory problems

1 (2.5)

Conflict with clinic/staff

1 (2.5)