Table 2 Socio-demographic characteristics of FGD participants
Characteristic | Men [N = 31] (n, %) | Women [N = 16] (n, %) | Total (N = 47) (n, %) |
|---|---|---|---|
Age-group | |||
15–24 | 16 (51.6) | 16 (100.0) | 32 (68.1) |
25–34 | 9 (29.0) | 0 (0.0) | 9 (19.1) |
35+ | 6 (19.4) | 0 (0.0) | 6 (12.8) |
Education | |||
None | 1 (3.2) | 1 (6.3) | 2 (4.3) |
Lower Primary (P1-P4) | 5 (16.1) | 1 (6.3) | 6 (12.8) |
Upper Primary (P5-P7) | 17 (54.8) | 7 (43.7) | 24 (51.1) |
Lower Secondary (S1-S4) | 7 (22.6) | 7 (43.7) | 14 (29.7) |
Upper Secondary (S5-S6) | 1 (3.2) | 0 (0.0) | 1 (2.1) |
Prior HIV testing history | |||
Ever tested for HIV | 28 (90.3) | 16 (100) | 44 (93.6) |
Never tested for HIV | 3 (9.7) | 0 (0.0) | 3 (6.4) |
Length of stay in the community | |||
< 1 year (less than 12 months) | 0 (0.0) | 3 (18.7) | 3 (6.4) |
1–2 years | 1 (3.2) | 2 (12.5) | 3 (6.4) |
3+ years | 30 (96.8) | 11 (68.8) | 41 (87.2) |
Occupation | |||
Fishing/Fishing-related activities | 8 (25.8) | 0 (0.0) | 8 (17.0) |
Other occupation | 23 (74.2) | 16 (100) | 39 (83.0) |