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Table 1 Demographics and chart review characteristics of WHIV

From: Self-collection based HPV testing for cervical cancer screening among women living with HIV in Uganda: a descriptive analysis of knowledge, intentions to screen and factors associated with HPV positivity

Variable

 

Total N = 87

N (%)

Age

30–35

36(43.4)

36–40

29(34.9)

41–45

7(8.4)

46–50

5(6)

51–55

2(2.4)

56–60

4(4.8)

61–69

0

Missing

4

Marital status

Single

11(13.3)

Married/Common law

29(34.9)

Separated/Divorced

31(37.3)

Widowed

12(14.5)

Missing

4

Highest school level completed

No schooling/some primary

34(40.5)

Primary/some secondary

46(54.8)

Completed secondary school

2(2.4)

Further studies (trade/college/university)

2(2.4)

Missing

3

Work outside home

No

23(27.4)

Yes

61(72.6)

Missing

3

Accommodation

Rent

61(73.5)

Own

22(26.5)

No place to live

0

Missing

4

Religion

Christian (various denominations)

67(79.8)

Muslim

17(20.2)

Missing

3

Ever had a pelvic examination

No

71(85.5)

Yes

12(14.5)

I don’t know

0

Missing

4

Ever had sexual intercourse

Yes

84(100)

Missing

3

Age at first sexual intercourse, median (IQR)

16(4)

Number of pregnancies, median (IQR)

4(3)

Years since HIV+ confirmed

<1 year

13(16.0)

1–2 years

24(29.6)

3–4 years

20(24.7)

≥5 years

24(29.6)

Missing

6

Mean Age diagnosed (SD)

33.96(6.54)

Most recent HIV appointment

<6 months

78(92.9)

≥6 months

6(7.1)

Missing

3

Most recent blood work

<6 months

39(44.8)

≥6 months

42(51.9)

Missing

3

Recent CD4 Count (Cells/mm3)

<350

39(48.1)

≥350

42(51.9)

Missing

3

WHO Stage

I

31(37.3)

II

32(38.6)

III

12(14.5)

IV

8(9.6)

Missing

4

Mean duration of ARV therapy in months (SD)

40.0(34.77)

On ARV

Yes

58(69.0)

No

26(31.0)

Missing

3