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Table 1 Socio-demographic characteristics of the participants

From: Theorizing the complexity of HIV disclosure in vulnerable populations: a grounded theory study

Participants

n

<  33 years

>  33 years

Male

Female

Literate

Illiterate

Higher Castea

Lower Castea

n (%)

n (%)

n (%)

n (%)

n (%)

n (%)

n (%)

n (%)

People living with HIV

23

8 (34.8)

15 (65.2)

10 (43.5)

13 (56.5)

11 (47.8)

12 (52.2)

11 (47.8)

12 (52.2)

Health workers

8

7 (87.5)

1 (12.5)

5 (62.5)

3 (37.5)

8 (100.0)

0 (0.0)

8 (100.0)

0 (0.0)

Family/community members

6

4 (66.7)

2 (33.3)

5 (83.3)

1 (16.7)

5 (83.3)

1 (16.7)

4 (66.7)

2 (33.3)

  1. aCaste is a socially constructed stratum and is ascribed by birth. It affects food practices, occupations, culture, marriage and family life. People who belonged to lower caste are generally considered less privileged