Table 1.
socio-demographic characteristics of respondents in PMTCT –ART referral linkage study in two military health facilities, Kaduna, Nigeria, 2014
| Variables | Not linked to ART services and uptake (n=56) (%) | Linked to ART services and uptake (n=316) (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | ||
| Mean (±SD) | 30.9 (±4.9) | 31.4 (±4.6) |
| Marital status | ||
| Married/cohabiting | 42 (74.7) | 203(64.3) |
| Single/divorced/widowed | 14 (25.3) | 113 (35.7) |
| Educational status | ||
| None/primary | 6 (10.7) | 28 (8.9) |
| Secondary/tertiary | 50 (89.3) | 288 (91.1) |
| Employment status | ||
| Unemployed | 21 (37.5) | 131 (41.5) |
| Employed | 35 (62.5) | 185 (58.5) |
| PMTCT clinic | ||
| Comprehensive site | 50 (89.2) | 215 (67.9) |
| Satellite site | 6 (10.8) | 101 (32.1) |