Table 1 Characteristics of Participants
Focus Group Participants (n=64) | ||
|---|---|---|
Characteristic | Number / Mean (SD) | Percentage |
Age (Mean) (SD) | 38.6 (14.3) | |
Race/Ethnicity | ||
Black or African American | 30 | 46.9% |
White | 29 | 45.3% |
Hispanic/Latino | 5 | 7.8% |
Asian | 4 | 6.3% |
American Indian or Alaskan Native | 0 | 0% |
Other | 1 | 1.6% |
Sexual Identity | ||
Gay | 51 | 79.7% |
Bisexual | 10 | 15.6% |
Other | 3 – “Queer” | 4.7% |
Ever Tested for HIV | ||
Yes | 57 | 89.1% |
No | 2 | 3.1% |
No Answer | 5 | 7.8% |
Number of times tested for HIV (Mean) (SD) | 6.94 (9.6) | - |
HIV Status (Self-Reported) | ||
HIV-Positive | 31 | 48.4% |
HIV-Negative or Status Unknown | 33 | 51.6% |
Years since HIV diagnosis | 12.92 (9.92) | |