Table 1 Definition of variables in the analysis
From: Family planning use and fertility desires among women living with HIV in Kenya
Variable | Operational definition |
|---|---|
Dependent variables | Â |
 Used family planning method in last 12 months | Yes = 1 and No = 0 |
 Desires more children | Yes = 1, No = 0 and Undecided = 2 |
Key independent variables | Â |
 HIV status | Positive = 1 and Negative = 0 |
 Number of children desired | Average number desired |
 Facility type | Health center = 1 and Hospital = 0 |
 Dual protection in the last 12 months (condom use with another FP method) | Yes = 1 and No = 0 |
 Timing of next birth | 1 to 2 years = 1 and 3 years or more = 2 |
 Intention regarding last birth | Wanted to be pregnant = 1, Mistimed = 2, and Unwanted = 3 |
Other independent variables | Â |
 Age of respondents | 0 = 15-24 years, 1 = 25-34 years, 2 = 35+ years |
 Marital status | 0 = Married, 1 = Single, and 2 = Divorced/separated/widowed |
 Education | 0 = Primary and below, 1 = Secondary/higher |
 Household SESa | 0 = Non-poor and 1 = Poor |