Table 1 Socio-demographic characteristics of participants (N = 441)
Variable | Frequency (%) | Median (IQR) |
|---|---|---|
Age (years) |  | 26 (23–30) |
Duration in sex work (months) |  | 32 (17–60) |
Biological children |  | 2 (1–3) |
Other dependants |  | 1 (0–2) |
Education level | ||
 None | 45 (10.2) |  |
 Primary | 233 (52.8) |  |
 Secondary | 153 (34.7) |  |
 Higher education | 10 (2.3) |  |
Marital status | ||
 Married | 26 (5.9) |  |
 Separated | 187 (42.4) |  |
 Widow | 26 (5.9) |  |
 Never married | 100 (22.7) |  |
 Have a boyfriend | 102 (23.1) |  |
Typology by venue | ||
 Street | 306 (32.8) |  |
 Home | 36 (3.9) |  |
 Lodge | 336 (36.0) |  |
 Bar/club | 220 (23.5) |  |
 Brothel | 32 (3.4) |  |
 Escort | 4 (0.4) |  |
Mobility | ||
 Work only this town | 330 (74.8) |  |
 Move regularly in many towns in Uganda | 99 (22.4) |  |
 Move regularly in other towns outside Uganda | 12 (2.7) |  |
Condom use | ||
 All the time with all clients | 259 (58.7) |  |
 Inconsistent use | 182 (41.3) |  |