Table 1.
Characteristics of the participants (N = 30)
| Total n/N | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| N participants | 30 | 100 |
| Sexual orientation | ||
| Homosexual | 30/30 | 100 |
| Dutch nationality | 28/30 | 93 |
| Median age at time of HIV diagnose | 38 (IQR 25–54) | |
| Level of education | ||
| High | 19/28a | 68 |
| Middle | 6/28 | 21 |
| Low | 2/28 | 7 |
| cART at time of interview | 6/30 | 20 |
| STI diagnosesb before HIV diagnose | 26/28a | 93 |
| Tested for HIV before | 25/30 | 83 |
| Steady partner at time of interview | 13/30 | 43 |
aData on education and prior STI diagnosis from 2 participants are lacking
bSTI Sexually transmitted infections (chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis) cART combination Anti Retroviral Therapy