Table 1 Characteristics of women participants in the sexually transmitted infection partner notification study at Princess Marina Hospital in Gaborone, Botswana (N = 15)
| Â | Study Sample N (%) |
|---|---|
Age in years, Mean (range) | 29 (21–35) |
Unmarried | 15 (100%) |
Education | |
 Junior secondary or less | 6 (40%) |
 Senior secondary | 3 (20%) |
 Tertiary | 6 (40%) |
HIV-infected | 6 (40%) |
Self-reported STI-related symptoms at time of STI testinga | 7 (47%) |
 Vaginal discharge | 4 (57%) |
 Painful urination | 2 (29%) |
 Lower abdominal pain | 3 (43%) |
Told partner about STI diagnosis | 13 (87%) |
Partner treated | |
 Yes | 7 (47%) |
 No (includes those who were not notified) | 4 (27%) |
 Unsure | 4 (27%) |
STI cured in index participant at follow-up | 12 (80%) |