Table 6.
Effect of COVID-19 lockdown on access to basic needs and health services among ABYM
| Effects of COVID-19 lockdown | In-school (n = 1869, %) | Out-of-school (n = 631, %) | Total (N = 2500, %) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Due to COVID-19 lockdown, did you or your family find it more difficult to access the following basic needs? (Yes) | |||
| Afford the price of food | 924 (49.5) | 440 (69.7) | 1364 (54.6) |
| Have a diverse/balanced diet | 1071 (57.3) | 478 (75.8) | 1549 (62.0) |
| Afford travel to a food market | 785 (42.0) | 386 (61.2) | 1171 (46.9) |
| Afford fuel for cooking food | 922 (49.4) | 424 (67.2) | 1346 (53.9) |
| Did COVID-19 lockdown make it more difficult for you (or your partner) to access the following services? | |||
| HIV/STI testing | 200 (10.7) | 116 (18.4) | 316 (18.6) |
| Condoms | 110 (5.9) | 88 (13.9) | 198 (7.9) |