Table 1.
Characteristics of pregnant women admitted to PMTCT at first antenatal care visit (N = 437)
| Characteristic | N (%) |
|---|---|
| Age (years) | |
| 18–24 | 84 (19.2) |
| 25–29 | 122 (27.9) |
| 30–34 | 123 (28.1) |
| 35–44 | 108 (24.7) |
| Highest education | |
| ≤ Primary schooling | 195 (44.6) |
| Secondary schooling | 166 (38.0) |
| Higher education | 76 (17.4) |
| In a current relationshipa | 355 (81.2) |
| Living with relatives | 97 (22.2) |
| Working outside the household | 179 (41.0) |
| Economic responsibility | |
| Only for herself | 247 (56.5) |
| For more people than herself | 190 (43.5) |
| Time since HIV diagnosis | |
| < 6 months | 89 (20.4) |
| ≥ 6 months | 348 (79.6) |
PMTCT Prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV
a In a current relationship i.e. married or cohabitating with a husband/partner