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