Table 1.
Characteristics of participants in focus group discussions.
| Characteristic | Category | n (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Participants | 37 (100) | |
| Mean (sd) in years | 59.6 (7.1) | |
| Sex | Women | 18 (48.6) |
| Men | 19 (51.4) | |
| Population group | African | 27 (73.0) |
| Non-African | 10 (27.0) | |
| Marital status | Never married | 5 (13.5) |
| Currently married | 25 (67.6) | |
| Separated, divorced, or widowed | 7 (18.9) | |
| Education | Never been to school | 4 (10.8) |
| Primary | 18 (48.6) | |
| Secondary or higher | 15 (40.5) | |
| Income | None | 9 (24.3) |
| Government grant | 27 (73.0) | |
| Other | 1 (2.7) | |
| Sexually active | No | 12 (32.4) |
| Yes | 25 (67.6) | |
| HIV status | Negative | 33 (89.2) |
| Positive | 4 (10.8) |