Table 1.
The characteristics and other variables of sero-discordant couples, and the gender of the positive partner.
| Characteristics | Female + ** N = 110 | Male + N = 118 | OR* (95% CI) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age of participants | ||||
| 31-45+ years | 59 (53.6) | 78 (66.1) | ||
| 15-30 years | 51 (46.4) | 40 (33.9) | 0.59 (0.34, 1.02) | 0.055 |
| Number of living children | ||||
| 4-22 children | 36 (32.7) | 56 (47.5) | ||
| 0-3 children | 74 (67.3) | 62 (52.5) | 0.54 (0.31,0.93) | 0.024 |
| Had children after knowing status | ||||
| Yes | 29 (26.4) | 39 (33.0) | 1.38 (0.78, 2.44) | 0.271 |
| No | 81 (73.6) | 79 (67.0) | ||
| Participant desires to have children | ||||
| Yes | 70 (63.6) | 65 (55.1) | 0.70 (0.41, 1.19) | 0.190 |
| No | 40 (36.4) | 53 (44.9) | ||
| Belief that the partner wants to have children | ||||
| Yes | 74 (67.3) | 67 (56.8) | 0.64 (0.37, 1.10) | 0.104 |
| No | 36 (32.7) | 51 (43.2) | ||
| Combined couple's desire to have children | ||||
| Yes | 81 (73.6) | 76 (64.4) | 0.65 (0.37, 1.14) | 0.134 |
| No | 29 (26.4) | 42 (35.6) | ||
| Number of further children planned*** | ||||
| 1 | 18 (26.1) | 30 (48.4) | 2.66 (1.28, 5.53) | 0.009 |
| 2 or more | 51 (73.9) | 32 (51.6) | ||
| Relatives want you to get children | ||||
| Yes | 62 (56.4) | 64 (54.2) | 0.92 (0.54, 1.55) | 0.747 |
| No | 48 43.6) | 54 (45.8) | ||
| Disclosed to relatives | ||||
| Yes | 64 (58.2) | 86 (72.9) | 1.93 (1.11, 3.37) | 0.020 |
| No | 46 (41.8) | 32 (27.1) | ||
| Are you using contraception? | ||||
| Yes | 69 (66.4) | 88 (75.2) | 1.54 (0.86, 2.76) | 0.148 |
| No | 35 (33.6) | 29 (24.8) | ||
| Type of contraceptive used | ||||
| Condoms | 61 (85,9) | 84 (92.3) | 2.41 (0.68, 8.60) | 0.175 |
| Condom + other | 3 (4.2) | 3 (3.3) | 1.75 (0.23, 13.2) | 0.587 |
| Other methods (pills, injections, BTL, etc.) | 7 (9.9) | 4 (4.4) | ||
| Condom use | ||||
| Consistent use (always) | 55 (50.0) | 72 (61.0) | ||
| Inconsistent use (sometimes/not at all) | 55 (50.0) | 46 (39.0) | 1.57 (0.93, 2.65) | 0.095 |
| Self or partner on ART | ||||
| Yes | 43 (39.1) | 56 (47.5) | 1.41 (0.83, 2.39) | 0.204 |
| No | 67 60.9) | 62 (52.5) | ||
| How effective is ART? (More than 70%) | ||||
| Yes | 45 (45.9) | 48 (48.0) | 1.09 (0.62. 1.90) | 0.770 |
| No | 53 (54.1) | 52 (52.0) | ||
| Number of care episodes in the last six months | ||||
| More than three times | 42 (38.2) | 39 (33.1) | ||
| Twice or Less | 68 (61.8) | 79 (66.9) | 1.25 (0.73, 2.16) | 0.419 |
Note:
* Continuous variables have been dichotomised to calculate odds ratios
** Female-positive couples were the reference group.
*** Includes only those who planned to have children, therefore missing values for those who did not plan to have children.