Table 1:
Characteristics of respondents previously disengaged from antiretroviral therapy returning to care in rural South Africa (n=102)
| Characteristic | n (%) |
|---|---|
| Female Gender | 54 (53) |
| Marital status (n=82) Single Partner Married Widowed |
37 (45) 27 (33) 13 (16) 5 (6) |
| Median Age (years) | 36 (IQR 28–44) |
| Nearest clinic <30 min away | 51 (50) |
| Travel to clinic using Taxi | 74 (73) |
| Median clinic travel cost (one way) | R14 (IQR R10–20); (approx. $1.17 USD) |
| Receive Monthly grant | 85 (83) |
| Not Employed | 84 (82) |
| Completed Secondary School | 58 (57) |
| Electricity | 69 (68) |
| Pit latrine Toilet | 99 (97) |
| Median time defaulted ART | 9 months (IQR 4–22mo) |
| >1 year on ART before disengaging | 60 (63) |
| No prior TB treatment | 56 (55) |
| No prior household member on TB treatment | 77 (79) |
| No prior IPT | 71 (74) |
| Know other people with HIV | 80 (78) |
| Know other people on ART | 78 (81) |
| Disclosed HIV status to a partner (n=84) | 69 (82) |
| Partner living with HIV (n=70) | 56 (80) |
| Children living with HIV | 21 (21) |
| No adverse effects from HIV treatment | 76 (77) |