Table 3.
Multivariable generalized estimating equation analysis predicting internalized HIV-related stigma (N = 135)
| Variable | Unstandardized B (Std. error) | p-Value |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 0.02 (0.02) | .282 |
| Marital status (ref: not currently married) | ||
| Currently married | 0.05 (0.21) | .818 |
| Educational level (ref: more than primary) | ||
| Primary or less | −0.43 (0.33) | .188 |
| Mobile phone ownership (ref: yes) | ||
| No | −0.12 (0.07) | .086 |
| Pre/postpartum intimate partner violence (ref: none) | ||
| Yes | 0.35 (0.14) | .011 |
| Unknown | 0.26 (0.16) | .022 |
| Infant health problems after birth (ref: no) | ||
| Yes | 0.15 (0.13) | .237 |
| Number of births | −0.10 (0.05) | .037 |
| Family knows about HIV status (ref: no) | ||
| Yes | 0.37 (0.19) | .046 |
| Spousal communication about birthplace (ref: no) | ||
| Yes | −0.25 (0.12) | .039 |
| Linked to care (ref: no) | ||
| Yes | −0.34 (0.15) | .024 |