Table 1.
Association between socio-demographic characteristics and disclosure of HIV status with the partner
| Characteristics | Total n (%) | Disclosed n (%) (n = 342) | OR (95% CI) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age | ||||
| <25 years | 202 (49.5%) | 163 (80.7%) | 0.63 (0.35-1.11) | 0.1065 |
| ≥25 years | 206 (50.5%) | 179 (86.9%) | ||
| Religion | ||||
| Christian | 361 (88.4%) | 300 (83.1%) | ||
| Moslem | 44 (10.8%) | 39 (88.6%) | ||
| Other | 3 (0.8%) | 3 (100%) | ||
| Level of education | ||||
| Secondary and above | 221 (54.2%) | 201 (91%) | 3.28 (1.81-6.10) | <0.0001 |
| None/Primary | 187 (45.8%) | 141 (75.4%) | ||
| Marital status | ||||
| Married/cohabiting | 349 (85.5%) | 312 (89.4%) | 8.15 (4.19-15.7) | <0.0001 |
| Never married/Widowed/separated/divorced | 59 (14.5%) | 30 (50.9%) | ||
| Occupation | ||||
| Gainfully employed | 143 (35%) | 121 (84.6%) | 1.00 (0.57-1.81) | 0.5534 |
| Not employed/Housewife/Student | 265 (65%) | 221 (83.4%) | ||