Feature | Total, n (%) N = 198 |
Age, in years |
|
8 - 10 | 34 (17.2) |
11 - 14 | 89 (44.9) |
15 - 19 | 75 (37.9) |
Mean ± standard deviation | 14 ± 3 |
Sex, |
|
Male | 95 (48.0) |
Residence |
|
Douala | 182 (91.9) |
Littoral region, out of Douala | 10 (5.1) |
Another region | 6 (3.0) |
HIV status disclosure |
|
Complete | 111 (56.1) |
Partial | 87 (43.9) |
Level of education |
|
Primary | 54 (27.3) |
Secondary | 138 (69.7) |
University | 3 (1.5) |
Illiterate | 3 (1.5) |
Vital status of parents |
|
Father and mother alive | 75 (37.9) |
Orphan of mother | 29 (14.6) |
Orphan of father | 51 (25.8) |
Orphan of both parents | 43 (21.7) |
Person in charge of the child or adolescent’s care |
|
Mother | 96 (48.5) |
Father | 23 (11.6) |
Guardian | 80 (39.9) |
HIV status of person in charge of the child or adolescent’s care |
|
HIV− | 90 (45.5) |
HIV+ | 108 (54.5) |
Nature of the relationship between the child or adolescent and the guardian. if applicable |
|
Uncle or Aunt | 52 (65.8) |
Grandparent | 21 (26.6) |
Step mother or step father | 3 (3.8) |
Brother or Sister | 2 (2.5) |
Institution | 1 (1.3) |