Table 2.
baseline characteristics for transgender men and women in Gaborone
| Variable, no (%) | Transgender men (n=44) | Transgender women (n=12) |
|---|---|---|
| Age, mean (standard deviation) | 24.4 (4.1) | 26.3 (5.8) |
| Age, range | 18-34 | 22-43 |
| self identified sexual orientation | ||
| Bi-sexual | 21 (4.5) | 1 (8.3) |
| Homosexual | 36 (81.8) | 3 (25.0) |
| Heterosexual | 5 (11.4) | 7 (58.3) |
| Do not know | 1 (2.3) | 1 (8.3) |
| Highest education level attained | ||
| Higher (tertiary) | 17 (38.6) | 8(66.7) |
| Middle (junior secondary school) | 9 (20.5) | 1(8.3) |
| Secondary (senior secondary school) | 18 (40.9) | 3 (25.0) |
| Employment status | ||
| Unemployed | 18 (40.9) | 5 (41.7) |
| Employed | 26 (59.1) | 7 (58.3) |
| Monthly income | ||
| None | 12 (27.3) | 0 (0) |
| Less than BWP1000 | 8 (18.2) | 4 (33.3) |
| Between BWP1000 and BWP2000 | 14 (31.8) | 5 (41.7) |
| Between BWP 2000 and BWP 5000 | 6 (13.6) | 1 (8.3) |
| Between BWP 5000 and BWP 10000 | 4 (9.1) | 0 (0) |
| Over BWP 10000 | 0 (0) | 2 (16.7) |
| Who participants live with at home | ||
| Lives alone | 7 (15.9) | 4 (33.3) |
| Family | 20 (45.5) | 6 (50.0) |
| Spouse/regular partner | 13 (29.5) | 2 (16.7) |
| Other | 4 (9.1) | 0 (0) |