Table 3 Frequency distribution and Cronbach’s alpha of child impact-, family impact-, and total scores by HIV-1 status at follow –up in the Ugandan part of PROMISE PEP M&S study
Items | Total % (n) | HIV-1exposed uninfected % (n) | HIV- unexposed uninfected % (n) |
|---|---|---|---|
Child impact- Has child: | |||
Ever had toothache | 16 (55) | 10 (17)a | 21 (38) |
Ever had swollen/bleeding gums | 10 (35) | 7 (11)a | 13 (24) |
Ever cried because of pain in mouth | 12 (41) | 9 (15) | 14 (26) |
Ever failed to sleep because of pain in mouth | 10 (33) | 7 (12) | 11 (21) |
Ever refused to eat because of pain in mouth | 10 (36) | 8 (13) | 13 (23) |
Ever refused to play | 8 (29) | 5 (8)a | 1 (21) |
Family impact | |||
How often have you or another family member because of problems with child’s mouth and teeth----- | |||
Taken time off work | 6 (20) | 7 (11) | 5. (9) |
Been upset | 4 (13) | 2 (4) | 5 (9) |
Felt guilty | 5 (16) | 3 (5) | 6 (11) |
Had financial difficulties | 3 (9) | 2 (4) | 3 (5) |
Cronbach’s alpha | |||
Child impact score (CIS) > 0 | 0.95 | 12 (19)a | 22 (40) |
Family impact score (FIS) > 0 | 0.86 | 6 (10) | 8 (14) |
ECOHIS total score > 0 | 0.93 | 12 (20)a | 22 (38) |