Table 4.
Association of Global Severity Index Scores with ART Refusal, Having Disclosed HIV Status, and Time Knowing HIV Status
| Transmission group | Variable | GSI elevated (%) | X2 | p |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perinatal | ART refusal—Yes–No | 10/76 (13.2%) | 0.468 | 0.494 |
| 53/503 (10.5%) | ||||
| Behavioral | ART refusal—Yes–No | 209/1109 (18.8%) | 12.31 | <0.001 |
| 66/226 (29.2%) | ||||
| Perinatal | Have disclosed—Yes–No | 45/379 (11.9%) | 1.25 | 0.264 |
| 16/183 (8.7%) | ||||
| Behavioral | Have disclosed—Yes–No | 245/1175 (20.9%) | 0.377 | 0.539 |
| 31/165 (18.8%) | ||||
| Behavioral | Time knowing HIV status ≤1 year >1 year | 130/602 (21.6%) | 0.664 | 0.415 |
| 145/733 (19.8%) |