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Table 1 Socio-demographic and economic characteristics of participants (N = 672)

From: Prevalence and factors influencing modern contraceptive use among HIV-positive women in Kilimanjaro region, northern Tanzania

Characteristic

n (%)

Age category (years):

 15–24

56 (8.3)

 25–34

201 (29.9)

 35+

415 (61.8)

Current marital status:

 Currently in union

305 (45.4)

 Never in union

127 (18.9)

 Formerly in union

240 (35.7)

Education level:

 No formal education

22 (3.3)

 Primary education

517 (76.9)

 Secondary or higher education

133 (19.8)

Average daily income (n = 511):

  ≤ $1 per day

192 (37.6)

  > $1 per day

319 (62.4)

Employed and receive regular salary:

 Yes

82 (12.2)

 No

590 (87.8)

District:

 Moshi urban

305 (45.4)

 Hai

187 (27.8)

 Mwanga

180 (26.8)

Living arrangements:

 Living together with the partner

270 (87.4)

 Visits

35 (11.3)

 Living apart for more than 6 months

4 (1.3)