Table 1.
Characteristics of the study population with a TST reading (N = 283)
| Characteristic | Frequency (%) |
|---|---|
| Sex | |
| Male | 91(32.2) |
| Female | 192(67.8) |
| Age group(years) | |
| 15-24 | 111(39.2) |
| 25-34 | 103 (36.4) |
| 35+ | 69(24.4) |
| Education (Years) | |
| No education | 28(9.9) |
| 1-7 | 137(48.4) |
| 8-13 | 100(35.3) |
| >13 | 18(6.4) |
| Marital status | |
| Never married | 73(25.8) |
| Currently married | 141(49.8) |
| Previously married | 69(24.4) |
| Religion | |
| Catholic | 101(35.7) |
| Protestant | 87(30.7) |
| Muslim | 64(22.6) |
| Other* | 31(11.0) |
| Smoking Status | |
| Never smoker | 228(80.6) |
| Previous smoker | 21(7.4) |
| Current smoker | 34(12.0) |
| HIV status | |
| Negative | 221(78.9) |
| Positive | 59(21.1) |
| Missing | 3 |
| Leave home for school or employment | |
| Yes | 162(57.2) |
| No | 121(42.8) |
| Chronic Cough (> = 2 weeks) | |
| Yes | 183(64.7) |
| No | 100(35.3) |
Other* = Pentecostal, Seventh Day Adventists, Religion not specified.