Table 3 Perception of HIV positive status
Variables | Total n (%) nā=ā550 | Private n (%) nā=ā275 | Public n (%) nā=ā275 | Ļ2(p value) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Self-perception of HIV status | ||||
āFeelsa inferior to HIV negative peers | 290 (52.7) | 131 (47.6) | 159(57.8) | 0.31 (0.58) |
āFeels equal to peers who are HIV negative | 260 (47.3) | 144 (52.4) | 116 (42.2) | |
Family membersā perception of status | ||||
āFamily member treats self differently because of HIV status | 445 (80.9) | 209 (76.0) | 236 (85.8) | 0.07 (0.79) |
āFamily member associates with self regardless of HIV positive status | 105 (19.1) | 66 (24.0) | 39 (14.2) | |
Community perception of HIV status | ||||
āCommunity excludes/isolates HIV positive people | 478 (86.9) | 236 (85.8) | 242(88.0) | 0.39 (0.53) |
āCommunity accepts HIV positive people | 72 (13.1) | 39 (14.2) | 33(12.0) | |