Table 3.
Relationship between sexual and reproductive characteristics and HIV serostatus disclosure to partners (n = 250)
| Variable | Total N (%) | Disclosed (n = 102) N (%) | OR (95% CI) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Gravida |
|
|
|
|
| Multiparous |
205 (82.0) |
72 (35.1) |
|
|
| Nuliparous |
45 (18.0) |
30 (66.7) |
3.7 (1.9-2.3) |
<0.001 |
|
Living children |
|
|
|
|
| ≥ 3 |
53 (21.2) |
16 (30.1) |
|
|
| < 3 |
197 (78.8) |
86 (43.7) |
1.8 (0.9-3.4) |
0.07 |
|
Time since knowing HIV status |
|
|
|
|
| ≤ 12 months |
218 (87.2) |
79 (36.2) |
|
|
| > 12 moths |
32 (12.8) |
23 (71.9) |
4.5 (2.0-10.2) |
< 0.001 |
|
When diagnosed with HIV |
|
|
|
|
| During current pregnancy |
208 (83.2) |
68 (33.7) |
|
|
| Before current pregnancy |
48 (16.8) |
34 (70.8) |
4.85 (2.4-9.5) |
< 0.001 |
|
Discussed with partner before testing |
|
|
|
|
| No |
213 (85.2) |
70 (32.9) |
|
|
| Yes |
37 (14.8) |
32 (86.5) |
13.1(4.9-35.0) |
< 0.001 |
|
Ever received couple counseling |
|
|
|
|
| Yes |
41 (16.4) |
41 (100) |
|
|
| No |
209 (83.6) |
61 (29.3) |
0.29 (0.24-0.36) |
< 0.001 |
|
Ever used condoms |
|
|
|
|
| No |
104 (41.6) |
31 (29.8) |
|
|
| Yes |
146 (58.4) |
71 (48.6) |
2.2 (1.3-3.8) |
0.003 |
|
Knowledge on MTCT and PMTCT: |
|
|
|
|
| Adequate |
178 (71.2) |
76 (42.7) |
|
|
| Inadequate | 72 (28.8) | 26 (36.1) | 0.8 (0.4-1.3) | 0.34 |