Table 1 Adolescent Groups from Lusaka, Zambia
Characteristic | Living with HIV (n = 53) | Unknown HIV Status (n = 32) |
|---|---|---|
Age (years) | ||
Mean [95% confidence interval] | 17.5 [17.2, 17.9] | 17.7 [17.3, 18.1] |
Gender | ||
Male | 25 (47.2%) | 13 (59.3%) |
Education | ||
Not in School | 6 (11.3%) | 1 (3.1%) |
In School | 30 (56.6%) | 17 (53.1%) |
Graduated | 17 (32.1%) | 14 (43.8%) |
Living Situation | ||
Live at home | 49 (92.5%) | 32 (100%) |
Other | 4 (7.5%) | |
On ART | ||
Yes | 45 (84.9%) | – |
No | 8 (15.1%) | – |
Disclosed toa | ||
Family | 40 (75.5%) | – |
Friends | 15 (28.3%) | – |
Community | 1 (1.9%) | – |
Church | 1 (1.9%) | – |
None | 3 (5.7%) | |
Offered an HIV Test | ||
Yes | – | 26 (81.3%) |
No | – | 6 (18.7%) |
Accepted an HIV Test | ||
Yes | – | 25 (96.2%) |
No | – | 1 (4%) |