A randomised controlled trial to increase HIV testing demand among truck drivers and sex workers through offering self-administered oral HIV testing at North Star Alliance Clinics in Kenya: cost analysis

(1) Copy of Cost Analysis_Sex Workers_ Amended for conservative estimates.xlxs This file contains female sex worker sample micro cost data allocated in line with an activity-based approach according to their economic classification, as per the following activities; A) Sending SMSs; B) Pre-counselling; C) HIV Testing; D)Post-test counselling and E) Call-back counselling. The unit of analysis identified by this study is the HCT client; hence, this costing analysis quantified the cost per client tested. Outcomes calculations can be found in the sheet labelled ‘outcomes’. (2) Copy of Final Costing Tool_amended for conservative estimate.xlsx This file contains the male trucker sample micro cost data allocated in line with an activity-based approach according to their economic classification, as per the following activities; A) Sending SMSs; B) Pre-counselling; C) HIV Testing; D)Post-test counselling and E) Call-back counselling. The unit of analysis identified by this study is the HCT client; hence, this costing analysis quantified the cost per client tested. Outcomes calculations can be found in the sheet labelled ‘outcomes’. (3) Copy of Supporting Analysis.xlxs This file contains clinic level costs including salaries, working hours, set up costs and overheads. Capital costs, such as infrastructure, furniture and equipment were annuitized and these calculations are found in the ‘annuity calculation’ sheet. Subject: Social sciences, medicine health and life sciences