Table 3 HIV disclosure and decision making status among HIV positive women on ART in public Hospitals of Mekelle town, Ethiopia, 2016
Variables (N = 324) | Frequency (n) | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
Most recent CD4 count | ||
< 250 cells/dl | 74 | 22.9 |
250–350 cells/dl | 73 | 22.5 |
> 350 cells/dl | 177 | 54.6 |
Prior experience of TB infection | ||
Yes | 89 | 27.5 |
No | 235 | 72.5 |
Disclosure of HIV status | ||
Yes | 205 | 63.3 |
No | 119 | 36.7 |
To whom HIV disclosed? | ||
To spouse/sexual partner | 102 | 31.5 |
To parents/family | 79 | 24.4 |
To the community as voluntary | 17 | 5.2 |
To friends | 7 | 2.2 |
Reason for not disclosing HIV status | ||
Fear of stigma and discrimination | 41 | 34.5 |
Lack of trust on people | 29 | 24.3 |
Other | 49 | 41.2 |
Decision maker on women’s sexual and RH | ||
Her self | 171 | 52.8 |
together with husband | 136 | 42.0 |
Husband alone | 17 | 5.2 |
Free discussion with husband | ||
Yes | 126 | 38.9 |
No | 198 | 61.1 |