Table 1.
Characteristics of Sample.
| Description | Number | % |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 32 | 52 |
| Age range (years) | 19–54 | |
| Age median (years) | 37 | |
| Education | ||
| <high school graduation | 30 | 49 |
| High school graduation or equivalent | 25 | 41 |
| Some college | 5 | 8 |
| College graduation | 1 | 2 |
| Employment | ||
| Unemployed | 27 | 44 |
| Disabled | 11 | 18 |
| Homemaker or retired | 6 | 10 |
| Annual income <US$5,000 | 43 | 71 |
| Never tested for HIV | 12 | 20 |
| Perceived HIV risk | ||
| No risk | 30 | 50 |
| Low (25%) risk | 21 | 35 |
Note: Table includes respondents from individual interviews (n = 41), focus groups (n = 13), community advisory board (n = 7); peer leaders (n = 8) not included.