Table 1 Index definitions.
INDEX | QUESTIONS |
|---|---|
HIV-Related Shame Stigma | â–ª People with HIV should be ashamed of themselves (Agree/Neutral/Disagree) |
| Â | â–ª I would be ashamed if someone in my family had HIV/AIDS (Agree/Neutral/Disagree) |
| Â | â–ª I would feel ashamed if I was infected with HIV (Agree/Neutral/Disagree) |
Fear of Casual Contact HIV Transmission | â–ª Would you be afraid of getting HIV if you cared for a person living with HIV? (Yes/No) |
| Â | â–ª Would you be afraid of getting HIV if you sat next to an HIV+ person? (Yes/No) |
| Â | â–ª Would you be afraid of getting HIV if you were exposed to the sweat of an HIV+ person? (Yes/No) |
| Â | â–ª Would you be afraid of getting HIV if you were exposed to the saliva of an HIV+ person? (Yes/No) |
Disclosure to the Religious Community | â–ª If you were HIV+, would you tell your pastor? (Yes/No) |
| Â | â–ª If you were HIV+ would you want your congregation to know? (Yes/No) |
ARV Knowledge | â–ª Do you know where ARVs are provided? (Yes/No) |
| Â | â–ª Can an HIV+ person get free ARVs in Arusha/Babati? (Yes/No/Don't Know) |
| Â | â–ª Do you believe that an HIV+ person can become healthier by taking ARVs? (Yes/No/Don't Know) |