Table 2 Clinical and lifestyle characteristics of respondents (n = 420)
Characteristics | Categories | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
Time since HIV diagnosed | < 6 Years | 103 | 24.5 |
6 to 8 years | 114 | 27.1 | |
9 to11 years | 102 | 24.3 | |
≥ 12 years | 101 | 24.1 | |
Time since started ART | < 6 years | 130 | 31 |
6 to 8 years | 121 | 28.8 | |
9 to 11 years | 95 | 22.6 | |
≥ 12 years | 74 | 17.6 | |
Frequency of ART Clinic visit | Every month | 91 | 21.7 |
> One Month | 329 | 78.3 | |
Missed healthcare appointment (with in the last 12 months) | Yes | 63 | 15 |
No | 357 | 85 | |
Missed to take medication (within the last three months) | Yes | 39 | 9.3 |
No | 381 | 90.7 | |
Disclosed HIV status | Yes | 232 | 55.2 |
No | 188 | 44.8 | |
substances use (Alcohol, khat, smoking) | Yes | 26 | 6.2 |
No | 394 | 93.8 |