Table 1.
Baseline socio-demographic characteristics of Children on ART at Felege Hiwot referral hospital, January 1st, 2006 - March 31st, 2011
| Variable | Frequency | Percent (%) |
|---|---|---|
|
Age | ||
| < 1yr |
22 |
4.0 |
| 1-5 yr |
197 |
35.9 |
| 5-15 yr |
330 |
60.1 |
|
Sex | ||
| Male |
286 |
52.1 |
| Female |
263 |
47.9 |
|
Residence | ||
| Urban |
365 |
66.5 |
| Rural |
184 |
33.5 |
|
Care giver of the child (n=452) | ||
| Parents |
377 |
83.4 |
| Guardian |
19 |
4.2 |
| In Orphanage centers |
10 |
2.2 |
| Grand parents |
36 |
8.0 |
| Sibling |
10 |
2.2 |
|
Orphan hood (n = 438) | ||
| Mother and father alive |
241 |
55.0 |
| Maternal orphan |
102 |
23.3 |
| Paternal orphan |
38 |
8.7 |
| Double orphan | 57 | 13.0 |