Table 1.
Respondents’ characteristics: In-depth interview (n=26)
| Female (n=15) | Male (n=11) | Total (n=26) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | |||
| Median | 26 | 32 | 30 |
| 15–19 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 20–29 | 7 | 3 | 10 |
| 30–39 | 3 | 5 | 8 |
| 40–50 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| Marital status | |||
| Single | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Married | 9 | 8 | 17 |
| Divorced/separated | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| Widow | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Occupation | |||
| Small scale business | 6 | 4 | 10 |
| Housewife | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| House servant/cook | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Teacher | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Student | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| (Truck) -driver | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Gardener/farmer | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Prisoner | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Mechanic | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Minibus caller | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Duration on ART (months)a | |||
| Only starter packb | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 2–6 | 6 | 6 | 12 |
| 7–12 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 13–24 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 25–36 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| >36 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
ART: Antiretroviral therapy.
a
Duration on ART prior to interruption period in months.
b
Patients initiated on ART receive a starter pack (14 day supply of stavudine and lamivudine).