Table 2 Socio-demographic and obstetric characteristics of 282 mothers enrolled into the study
Variable | N = 282 n(%) |
|---|---|
Age in years | |
15-24 | 99(35.6) |
25-29 | 111(39.9) |
> 30 | 68(24.5) |
Median (IQR) | 25(23-29) |
Education (grades completed) | |
0-4 | 87(31.8) |
5-8 | 98(35.8) |
≥ 9 | 89(32.5) |
Median (IQR) | 7(3-10) |
Number of pregnancies | |
First | 92(33.1) |
Second | 101(36.3) |
Three or more | 85(30.6) |
Median (IQR) | 2(1-3) |
Gestational age at enrolment | |
< 28 weeks | 150(65.8) |
≥28 weeks | 78(34.2) |
Median (IQR) | 21(16-28) |
CD4 cell count/mm 3 | |
< 200 | 47(26.3) |
200-349 | 55(30.7) |
> 349 | 77(43.0) |
Median (IQR) | 310(216-433) |
Disclosed HIV status to partner | |
Yes | 160(83.8) |
No | 31(16.2) |
Partners involved in HIV counselling and testing | |
Yes | 82(37.6) |
No | 136(62.4) |
Partners tested for HIV | |
Yes | 109(49.8) |
No | 110(50.2) |
Partners HIV test result | |
Positive | 75(68.8) |
Negative | 34(31.2) |