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Table 2 Distribution of the 39 study heath facilities by ownership and location

From: Performance of health laboratories in provision of HIV diagnostic and supportive services in selected districts of Tanzania

Item

Iringa, n (%)

Mtwara, n (%)

Tabora, n (%)

Tanga, n (%)

Total, n (%)

Level of HF

 Dispensary

2 (20.0)

3 (33.3)

0 (0)

1 (10.0)

6 (15.4)

 Health Centre

4 (40.0)

3 (33.3)

7 (70.0)

7 (70.0)

21 (53.8)

 Hospital

4 (40.0)

3 (33.3)

3 (30.0)

2 (20.0)

12 (30.8)

Ownership

 Public

5 (50.0)

6 (66.7)

6 (60.0)

8 (80.0)

25 (64.1)

 Private

5 (50.0)

3 (33.3)

4 (40.0)

2 (20.0)

14 (35.9)

Location

 Rural

4 (40.0)

4 (44.0)

5 (50.0)

4 (40.0)

17 (43.6)

 Urban

6 (60.0)

5 (56.0)

5 (50.0)

6 (60.0)

22 (56.4)

  1. n = number of health facilities, % percentage, HF Health facilities