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Table 1 Characteristics of people living with HIV/AIDS in the Volta region of Ghana, 2022

From: Influence of depression and interpersonal support on adherence to antiretroviral therapy among people living with HIV

Variables

n

%

Gender

  

 Female

24

15.1

 Male

95

59.7

 Missing

40

25.2

Age (years)

  

 <30

13

8.2

 30–39

34

21.4

 40–49

48

30.2

 50–59

42

26.4

 60+

22

13.8

Relationship Status

  

 Single/Widowed

71

44.7

 In Relationship

87

54.7

 Missing

1

0.6

Residence

  

 Rural

77

48.4

 Urban

82

51.6

Level of formal education

  

 None

17

10.7

 Primary

76

47.8

 Secondary

45

28.3

 Post-Secondary

20

12.6

 Missing

1

0.6

Monthly Income

  

 ≤1000GH (ref)

123

77.4

 >1000GH

21

13.2

 Missing

15

9.4

HIV disclosure to partner

  

 Disclosed

74

46.5

 Have not disclosed

81

50.9

 Missing

4

2.5

Total Depression Score

  

 Not-depressed (< 16)

123

77.4

 Depressed (≥ 16)

36

22.6

Interpersonal support (ISEL-12)

  

 Low (< 17)

76

47.8

 High (≥ 17)

83

52.2