Table 3.
Reproductive history, fertility desire and intention to initiate pregnancy
| Variables | Male Frequency in numbers |
Female Frequency in numbers |
Total Frequency in numbers (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| N = 131 | N = 121 | N = 252 | |
| Number of children | |||
| 0 | 20 | 12 | 32 (13) |
| 1 | 39 | 33 | 72 (29) |
| 2 | 49 | 58 | 107 (42) |
| ≥ 3 | 20 | 21 | 41 (16) |
| HIV status of youngest children (N = 220) | |||
| Positive | 10 | 10 | 20 (8) |
| Negative | 90 | 85 | 175 (80) |
| Not tested | 11 | 14 | 25 (12) |
| Fertility desire | |||
| Yes | 103 | 98 | 51 (20) |
| No | 28 | 23 | 201 (80) |
| Sexual intercourse in the last 6 months | |||
| Yes | 129 | 84 | 213 (84.50) |
| No | 2 | 37 | 39 (15.50) |
| Intention of childbearing in coming 6 months (N = 213)a | |||
| Yes | 117 | 83 | 13 (6) |
| No | 11 | 2 | 200 (94) |
a Only sexually active respondents included