Table 1.
Socio-demographic characteristics of HIV-positive children on antiretroviral therapy at University of Gondar Compressive Specialized Hospital in Northwest Ethiopia, from January 2005 to December 2018 (n = 344).
| Characteristics | Frequency (n = 344) | Percent (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | ||
| <3 | 84 | 24.4 |
| 4–8 | 133 | 36.9 |
| 9–14 | 127 | 38.7 |
| Sex | ||
| Male | 178 | 51.7 |
| Female | 166 | 48.3 |
| Residence | ||
| Urban | 275 | 79.9 |
| Rural | 69 | 20.1 |
| Parent status | ||
| Both alive | 236 | 68.6 |
| Mother alive, but father dead | 52 | 15.1 |
| Mother dead, but father alive | 18 | 5.2 |
| Both dead | 38 | 11 |
| Relation of caregiver | ||
| Biological family | 321 | 93.3 |
| Non-biological caregivers | 23 | 6.7 |
| Caregiver/parent | ||
| HIV status | ||
| Positive | 266 | 77.3 |
| Negative | 38 | 11 |
| Not tested | 40 | 11.6 |