Table 1:
Demographic Characteristics of Women Attending PMTCT in Makonde District, 2009
| Characteristic | Total (N) | Not disclosed n(%) | Disclosed n(%) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woman’s employment status | ||||
| Employed | 47 | 11 (23.4) | 36 (76.6) | 0.063 |
| Unemployed | 287 | 103 (36) | 184 (64) | |
| Level of education of woman’s spouse | ||||
| < 7 years of education | 143 | 61 (42.7) | 82 (57.3) | 0.003 |
| > 7 years of education | 191 | 53 (27.7) | 138 (72.3) | |
| Woman’s area of residence | ||||
| Rural | 117 | 54 (46.2) | 63 (53.8) | <0.001 |
| Urban | 217 | 60 (27.6) | 157 (71.3) | |
| Woman’s religion | ||||
| Apostolic | 95 | 45 (47.4) | 50 (52.6) | 0.342 |
| Orthodox | 100 | 29 (29) | 71 (71) | |
| Pentecostal | 102 | 27 (26.5) | 75 (73.5) | |
| Other | 37 | 13 (35.1) | 24 (64.9) | |
| Woman’s age | ||||
| Median age (Q1:Q3) | 24 (21:30) | 26 (22:32) |