Table 3. Characteristics of the bar patrons who approached the counsellors over the eight-month period.
| City (N = 63) | Township (N = 48) | Total (N = 111) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| N (%) | N (%) | N (%) | |
| Gender of patrons | |||
| Male | 45 (71.4) | 40 (83.3) | 85 (76.6) |
| Female | 18 (28.6) | 8 (16.7) | 26 (23.4) |
| For whom patron sought assistancea | |||
| Self | 57 (90.5) | 46 (95.8) | 103 (92.8) |
| Other | 7 (11.3) | 7 (15.2) | 14 (13.0) |
| Patron's problema | |||
| HIV-related | 35 (59.3) | 30 (62.5) | 65 (60.7) |
| Substance abuse | 12 (20.3) | 21 (43.8) | 33 (30.8) |
| Mental health | 2 (3.4) | 3 (6.3) | 5 (4.7) |
| Other | 12 (20.3) | 9 (19.6) | 21 (20.0) |
| Patrons referreda | 49 (77.8) | 22 (47.8) | 71 (65.1) |
| Issue for which referral madea | |||
| HIV | 32 (57.1) | 13 (31.0) | 45 (45.9) |
| Substance abuse | 13 (23.2) | 9 (22.0) | 22 (22.7) |
| Mental health | 2 (3.6) | 0 (0) | 2 (2.1) |
| Other | 6 (10.7) | 2 (4.8) | 8 (8.2) |
aMultiple responses endorsed in case of some patrons. Missing data present in some cases.