Table 1.
socio-demographic characteristics of respondents on HAART, Cross River State, 2017
| Variables | Frequency (N =999) | Percentage (100%) |
|---|---|---|
| Age distribution (years) | ||
| ≤ 29 | 98 | 9.9 |
| 30 - 39 | 268 | 26.8 |
| 40 - 49 | 307 | 30.7 |
| ≥ 50 | 326 | 32.6 |
| Median age (years) ± SD | 43.7 ± 11.1 years | |
| Sex | ||
| Male | 295 | 29.5 |
| Female | 704 | 70.5 |
| Religion | ||
| Christianity | 990 | 99.1 |
| Islam | 8 | 0.8 |
| Traditional | 1 | 0.1 |
| Marital status | ||
| Single | 224 | 22.4 |
| Married / cohabiting | 466 | 46.6 |
| Divorced / Separated | 70 | 7.1 |
| Widowed | 239 | 23.9 |
| Highest level of education | ||
| None | 93 | 9.3 |
| Primary | 236 | 23.6 |
| Secondary | 436 | 43.6 |
| Tertiary | 234 | 23.5 |
| Employment status | ||
| Unemployed | 227 | 22.7 |
| Paid employment | 210 | 21.0 |
| Self-employed | 482 | 48.2 |
| Others (retired, student) | 80 | 8.1 |
| Average monthly income | ||
| ≤ N 9000 | 353 | 35.3 |
| N 10,000 - 19,000 | 212 | 21.2 |
| N 20,000 - 29,000 | 131 | 13.1 |
| ≥ N 30,000 | 303 | 30.4 |
| Place of residence | ||
| Urban | 583 | 58.4 |
| Rural | 416 | 41.6 |
| Alcohol | ||
| Consumed | 188 | 18.9 |
| Never consumed | 811 | 81.1 |
| Smoke cigarette | ||
| Yes | 25 | 2.5 |
| No | 974 | 97.5 |
| Disclosure | ||
| Yes | 913 | 91.4 |
| No | 86 | 8.6 |
| Support from family | ||
| Yes | 691 | 69.2 |
| No | 308 | 30.8 |