Table 1.
Baseline socio-demographic characteristics of HIV-positive adults on ART at Pawi General Hospital, northwest Ethiopia, Jan 2012–Dec 30, 2016
| Variables | Frequency (n = 602) | Percent (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | ||
| 15–28 | 189 | 31.4 |
| 29–34 | 160 | 26.6 |
| 35–44 | 170 | 28.2 |
| > 45 | 83 | 13.8 |
| Gender | ||
| Female | 338 | 56.2 |
| Male | 264 | 43.8 |
| Marital status | ||
| Single | 112 | 18.6 |
| Married | 285 | 47.3 |
| Divorced | 146 | 24.3 |
| Widowed | 59 | 9.8 |
| Educational status | ||
| No formal education | 270 | 44.8 |
| Primary | 222 | 36.9 |
| Secondary | 95 | 15.8 |
| Higher | 15 | 2.5 |
| Occupation | ||
| Daily labor | 150 | 24.9 |
| Farmer | 200 | 33.2 |
| Merchant | 67 | 11.1 |
| Government employee | 48 | 8.0 |
| Self-employee | 42 | 7.0 |
| Student | 31 | 5.2 |
| House wife | 64 | 10.6 |