| 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) |