Table 3.
Comparison of mothers who have been tested and those who have not been tested in terms of ANC, HIV knowledge, and partners' perspective on HIV testing
| Total n = 599(100%) | HIV tested n = 455(76%) | Never tested n = 144(24%) | p-value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequency of ANC visits during this pregnancy | ||||
| None | 19(3.2) | 4(0.9) | 15(10.6) | < 0.001 |
| Once | 23(3.9) | 13(2.9) | 10(7.0) | |
| Twice | 61(10.2) | 38(8.4) | 23(16.2) | |
| > 2 times | 493(82.7) | 399(87.9) | 94(66.2) | |
| ANC with | ||||
| Myself | 136(24.1) | 103(23.5) | 33(26.2) | 0.258 |
| Husband | 387(68.5) | 307(69.9) | 80(63.5) | |
| Someone else | 42(7.4) | 29(6.6) | 13(10.3) | |
| Location of ANC | ||||
| In Phnom Penh | 321(55.8) | 287(63.8) | 34(27.2) | < 0.001 |
| Outside Phnom Penh | 254(44.2) | 163(36.2) | 91(72.8) | |
| Perfect score§ (knowledge) | ||||
| Yes | 232(40.9) | 206(46.5) | 26 (21) | < 0.001 |
| No | 335(59.1) | 237(53.5) | 98(79) | |
| Perceived need to obtain a partner's permission to be tested | ||||
| No need | 454(76.3) | 421(92.7) | 103(73) | < 0.001 |
| Permission needed | 141(23.7) | 33(7.3) | 38(27) | |
p value for Chi-square test
§Correctly answered all questions