Table 1.
Characteristics of women living with HIV (N = 39)
| Characteristics of FGD participants | Number (percent) |
|---|---|
| Age, years | |
| 21–30 | 0 (0%) |
| 31–40 | 3 (7.7%) |
| 41–50 | 7 (17.9%) |
| 51–60 | 20 (51.3%) |
| 61–70 | 9 (23.1%) |
| Median (range) | 55 (35–66) |
| Highest education (n = 35) | |
| Elementary | 1 (2.8%) |
| Some high school | 5 (13.9%) |
| High school graduate | 11 (30.6%) |
| Some college or technical school | 18 (50.0%) |
| Employment* | |
| Disabled (n = 36) | 18 (50.0%) |
| Not currently working for pay (n = 36) | 11 (30.6%) |
| Part-time (n = 36) | 5 (13.9%) |
| Full-time (n = 36) | 3 (8.3%) |
| Residing in DC** | 34 (87.2%) |
| Ward 1 | 4 (12.5%) |
| Ward 2 | 2 (6.3%) |
| Ward 4 | 1 (3.1%) |
| Ward 5 | 3 (9.4%) |
| Ward 6 | 4 (12.5%) |
| Ward 7 | 5 (15.6%) |
| Ward 8 | 13 (40.6%) |
| Health insurance (n = 36) | 34 (94.4%) |
| Had a usual source of care (n = 36) | 33 (91.7%) |
| Had an history of cervical cancer or hysterectomy | 10 (25.6%) |
| Ever had a Pap test (n = 36) | 34 (94.4%) |
| Had a Pap test in the past 12 months (n = 36) | 28 (77.7%) |
*Participants could select more than one option
**For municipal purposes, including local elections and city planning, Washington, D.C. is divided into eight wards—each represented by its own councilmember