Table 3 Relationship between sexual and reproductive characteristics and HIV serostatus disclosure to partners (n = 250)
Variable | Total N (%) | Disclosed (n = 102) N (%) | OR (95% CI) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Gravida | ||||
Multiparous | 205 (82.0) | 72 (35.1) | ||
Nuliparous | 45 (18.0) | 30 (66.7) | 3.7 (1.9-2.3) | <0.001 |
Living children | ||||
≥ 3 | 53 (21.2) | 16 (30.1) | ||
< 3 | 197 (78.8) | 86 (43.7) | 1.8 (0.9-3.4) | 0.07 |
Time since knowing HIV status | ||||
≤ 12 months | 218 (87.2) | 79 (36.2) | ||
> 12 moths | 32 (12.8) | 23 (71.9) | 4.5 (2.0-10.2) | < 0.001 |
When diagnosed with HIV | ||||
During current pregnancy | 208 (83.2) | 68 (33.7) | ||
Before current pregnancy | 48 (16.8) | 34 (70.8) | 4.85 (2.4-9.5) | < 0.001 |
Discussed with partner before testing | ||||
No | 213 (85.2) | 70 (32.9) | ||
Yes | 37 (14.8) | 32 (86.5) | 13.1(4.9-35.0) | < 0.001 |
Ever received couple counseling | ||||
Yes | 41 (16.4) | 41 (100) | ||
No | 209 (83.6) | 61 (29.3) | 0.29 (0.24-0.36) | < 0.001 |
Ever used condoms | ||||
No | 104 (41.6) | 31 (29.8) | ||
Yes | 146 (58.4) | 71 (48.6) | 2.2 (1.3-3.8) | 0.003 |
Knowledge on MTCT and PMTCT: | ||||
Adequate | 178 (71.2) | 76 (42.7) | ||
Inadequate | 72 (28.8) | 26 (36.1) | 0.8 (0.4-1.3) | 0.34 |