Table 1:
Characteristics of the qualitative sub-sample vs. the full sample of the MCH-ART randomized controlled trial participants
| Sub-Sample (n=21) | Full Sample (n=471) | Test Statistic (p-value) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean age (SD), years | 27.9 (5.3) | 28.6 (5.4) | 0.551 |
| Completed secondary/any tertiary education | 3 (14) | 114 (25) | 0.311 |
| Primiparous | 2 (10) | 85 (19) | 0.394 |
| Married/cohabitating | 9 (43) | 184 (41) | 0.858 |
| Newly diagnosed HIV+ in this pregnancy | 10 (48) | 258 (57) | 0.380 |
| Composite endpoint of women’s retention in ART care and VSa at 12 months postpartum | 10 (50) | 262 (67) | 0.117 |
a
VS (viral suppression) is defined as VL (viral load) < 50 copies/ml based on VL testing at the MCH-ART trial measurement visit.