Table 1 Demographics, clinical, behavior, and treatment outcomes of PLWHA on ART
Characteristics | Number of PLWHA (N) | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
Age | ||
Under 25 years | 26 | 8.9 |
25-35 years | 109 | 37.5 |
Over 35 years | 156 | 53.6 |
Sex | ||
Male | 90 | 30.9 |
Female | 201 | 69.1 |
In couple | ||
No | 96 | 33.0 |
Yes | 195 | 67.0 |
Educational level | ||
No education | 81 | 27.8 |
Primary school | 105 | 36.1 |
Secondary school | 84 | 28.9 |
High school | 21 | 7.2 |
Place of residence | ||
Urban | 194 | 66.7 |
Rural | 97 | 33.3 |
ART duration | ||
Less than 1 year | 33 | 11.3 |
1 to 3 years | 126 | 43.3 |
More than 3 years | 132 | 45.4 |
Sexually active | ||
Yes | 217 | 74.6 |
No | 74 | 25.4 |
Risky sex | ||
No | 142 | 65.4 |
Yes | 75 | 34.6 |
Alcohol consumption before sex | ||
Yes | 32 | 14.7 |
No | 185 | 85.3 |
Disclosure HIV-status to regular sexual partner | ||
Yes | 131 | 60.4 |
No | 86 | 39.6 |
Current WHO’s stage | ||
Stage I | 23 | 7.9 |
Stage II | 132 | 45.4 |
Stage III | 106 | 36.4 |
Stage IV | 30 | 10.3 |
CD4’s count (last check-up) | ||
CD4 ≤ 350 | 116 | 39.9 |
CD4 > 350 | 175 | 60.1 |
Adherence to ART | ||
No | 73 | 25.1 |
Yes | 218 | 74.9 |