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Table 1 Sociodemographic characteristics of study participants from sexual and gender minorities of Pakistan (n = 48)

From: Human Papillomavirus associated prevention: knowledge, attitudes, and perceived risks among men who have sex with men and transgender women in Pakistan: a qualitative study

Age mean (± SD)

22.4 (± 2.7)

Education n (%)

 None

20 (41.7)

 Primary

10 (20.8)

 Secondary

10 (20.8)

 Intermediate

3 (6.2)

 Graduate

3 (6.2)

 Master students

2 (4.3)

Income median (IQR)*

12,000 (10,000–17,250)

Age at first intercourse m(± SD)

15.13(± 3.8)

Sexual orientation n (%)

 Homosexual

29 (60.4)

 Bisexual

9(18.7)

 Transgender women

10 (20.9)

Sex workers n (%)

19(39.5)

HIV status n (%)

 HIV positive

2(4.2)

 HIV negative

46(95.8)

Preferred anal sex role n (%)

 Mainly receptive

42(87.5)

 Mainly insertive

8 (12.5)

Condom Use n (%)

 Consistent

4(8.3)

 Inconsistent

20 (41.7)

 Never

24 (50)

  1. *Inter quartile range