Table 2 PLWHA’s knowledge of HIV/AIDS associated oral lesions
From: People living with HIV /AIDS (PLWHA) and HIV/AIDS associated oral lesions; a study in Malaysia
| Â | Variables | Knowledge | Â | Chi-square | Correlation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Â | Â | Knowledgeable | Non- Knowledgeable | Â | Â |
| Â | Â | n = 99(37%) | n = 171(63%) | Â | Â |
Gender | Male | 43 (24%) | 137(76%) | P = 0.44 | RS = .049 |
P = .423 | |||||
Female | 54(60%) | 36(40%) | Â | Â | |
Age | mean age | 37 | 39 | Â | RS = -.104 |
P=0.087 | |||||
Marital status | Married | 76(62%) | 46(38%) | P = 0.842 | RS = −.015 |
P = 0.802 | |||||
Single | 89(64%) | 49(36%) | Â | Â | |
Separated | 3(75%) | 1(25%) | Â | Â | |
Divorced | 3(50%) | 3(50%) | Â | Â | |
Widow | 0 | 0 | Â | Â | |
Education Level | Primary | 29 (39%) | 46(61%) | P = 0.893 | RS = −.0029 |
P = 0.036 | |||||
Secondary | 58(36%) | 102(64%) | Â | Â | |
University | 12(34%) | 23(66%) | Â | Â | |
Duration of HIV illness | 0-to 6 months | 5 (56%) | 4(45%) | P = 0.642 | RS = −.042 |
P = 0.493 | |||||
6-12 months | 9(41%) | 13(59%) | Â | Â | |
1-3 years | 31(36%) | 56(64%) | Â | Â | |
| Â | 4 years and above | 54(36%) | 98(64%) | Â | Â |