Table 2 Consistence in the use of ARVs and traditional medicine
Medication | Number (n = 122) | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Frequency with which ARVs are taken | ||
Everyday | 82 | 67.2 |
Not every day | 40 | 32.8 |
Taking other medication with ARVs | ||
Yes | 23 | 18.9 |
No | 99 | 81.1 |
Takes traditional medicine and ARVs | ||
Yes | 10 | 8.2 |
No | 112 | 91.8 |
Changed ARVs since starting ART | ||
Yes | 29 | 23.8 |
No | 93 | 76.2 |
Fall out of treatment 3 months after initiation on ART | ||
Yes | 27 | 22.1 |
No | 95 | 77.9 |
Admitted in hospital in the past 1 year | ||
Yes | 22 | 18.0 |
No | 100 | 82.0 |