Variable | Frequency (n = 353) | Percentage (%) |
Don’t want to be seen visiting an HIV clinic |
|
|
Agree | 92 | 26.1 |
Disagree | 247 | 70.2 |
Not sure | 13 | 3.7 |
I can’t disclose my HIV status |
|
|
Agree | 43 | 12.2 |
Disagree | 303 | 85.8 |
Not sure | 6 | 1.7 |
Not considered for community activities |
|
|
Agree | 36 | 10.2 |
Disagree | 279 | 79.0 |
Not sure | 38 | 10.8 |
It is hard to find a job when you are HIV positive |
|
|
Agree | 101 | 28.6 |
Disagree | 167 | 47.3 |
Not sure | 84 | 23.8 |
Not allowed to socialize with members |
|
|
Agree | 16 | 4.5 |
Disagree | 290 | 82.2 |
Not sure | 41 | 11.6 |
Employed |
|
|
Yes | 228 | 64.6 |
No | 124 | 35.1 |
Payment for HIV services |
|
|
Access free services | 353 | 100.0 |
How far is the nearest HIV clinic? |
|
|
Below 5 km | 110 | 31.2 |
Above 5 km | 243 | 68.8 |
Other chronic illnesses other than HIV? |
|
|
Agree | 120 | 34.0 |
Disagree | 232 | 65.7 |
Not sure | 1 | 0.03 |
Public knowledge on HIV is inadequate |
|
|
Agree | 178 | 50.4 |
Disagree | 117 | 33.1 |
Not sure | 54 | 15.3 |
No health workers knowledge on HIV |
|
|
Agree | 5 | 1.4 |
Disagree | 303 | 85.8 |
Not sure | 38 | 10.8 |