Table 3.
Counselling, knowledge and social factors related to adherence
| Factors | Frequency (n=139) | % |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Pretreatment counselling | ||
| Yes | 64 | 46 |
| No | 75 | 54 |
| 2. Knowledge about the ART medications | ||
| Yes | 104 | 74.8 |
| No | 35 | 25.2 |
| 3. View on ART | ||
| Cure | 2 | 1.4 |
| Reduces pain | 3 | 2.2 |
| Reduces progression of HIV | 99 | 71.2 |
| 4. Adherence counselling | ||
| Yes | 64 | 46 |
| No | 74 | 53.2 |
| Unknown | 3 | 2.2 |
| 5. Was told about the importance of lifelong treatment | ||
| Yes | 54 | 38.9 |
| No | 85 | 61.2 |
| 6. Was told about the side effects | ||
| Yes | 58 | 41.7 |
| No | 81 | 58.3 |
| 7. Avoidance of friends and family | ||
| Yes | 65 | 46.8 |
| No | 74 | 53.2 |
| 8. Support of family/community members | ||
| Yes | 102 | 73.4 |
| No | 37 | 26.6 |
| 9. If yes, who was it? | ||
| Spouse/family member | 71 | 69.6 |
| Self-help groups | 2 | 1.9 |
| Nurse | 8 | 7.8 |
| Doctor | 18 | 17.6 |
| Friend | 3 | 2.9 |