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Table 2 Participants socio-demographic characteristics (n = 227)

From: Female sex workers perspectives and concerns regarding HIV self-testing: an exploratory study in Tanzania

Variable

Median [Range] or N (%)

Age

24 [18–42]

Marital status

 Single

106 (46.7)

 Living with a permanent partner (cohabiting/married)

89 (39.2)

 Divorced

24 (10.6)

 Widow

8 (3.5)

Children (living)

 None

43 (18.9)

 1 child

106 (46.7)

  ≥ 2 children

78 (34.4)

Education

 

 Never attend formal education

18 (8)

 Completed some primary school

117 (51.5)

 Secondary school

80 (35.2)

 Post-secondary education

12 (5.3)

Duration in sex work

 Less than 1 year

43 (18.9)

 1–3 years

109 (48)

  > 3 years

37 (16.4)

 Cannot remember

38 (16.7)

Site where FSW solicited clients

 Streets / roadsides

48 (21.1)

 Recreational facilities

143 (63.1)

 Homes or brothels (private venue)

28 (12.3)

 Social media (e.g. websites)

8 (3.5)