Table II.
Characteristics of in-depth interview (IDI) participants
| Fishing communities (n=36) | Mainland communities (n=7) | Healthcare providers (n=20) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | |||
| Age range | 19–48 years | 24–45 years | 20–54 years |
| Median age | 28 years | 26 years | 32 years |
| Marital status | |||
| Single | 19 (53%) | 2 (29%) | 7 (35%) |
| Married | 17 (47%) | 5 (71%) | 13 (65%) |
| Education | |||
| Primary | 26 (72%) | 2 (29%) | 1 (5%) |
| Secondary | 10 (28%) | 3 (43%) | 0 (0%) |
| Tertiary | 0 (0%) | 2 (29%) | 19 (95%) |
| Religion | |||
| Catholic | 22 (61%) | 4 (57%) | 10 (50%) |
| Protestant | 8 (22%) | 1 (14%) | 4 (20%) |
| Muslim | 5 (14%) | 1 (14%) | 3 (15%) |
| Other | 1 (3%) | 1 (14%) | 3 (15%) |
| HIV status | |||
| HIV positive | 24 (67%) | 0 (0%) | -- |
| HIV negative | 12 (33%) | 7 (100%) | -- |
| HIV treatment | |||
| On treatment | 15 (63%) | -- | -- |
| Not on treatment | 9 (38%) | -- | -- |