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Table 2 Clinical, sexual and reproductive health, couple communication and counseling characteristics (N = 672)

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

Characteristics

n (%)

Duration since diagnosed with HIV:

  < 1 year

35 (5.3)

 1–4 years

325 (49.0)

 5 years or more

303 (45.7)

Currently on ARVs:

 Yes

599 (89.1)

 No

73 (10.9)

Duration on ARVs:

  < 1 year

166 (27.7)

 1–4 years

210 (35.1)

 5 years or more

223 (37.2)

Currently sexually active:

 No

266 (39.6)

 Yes

406 (60.4)

Number of lifetime sexual partner(s):

 Single

156 (23.2)

 Multiple

516 (76.8)

Number of sexual partner(s) in past 12 months:

 Single

625 (93.0)

 Multiple

47 (7.0)

Have children:

 No

65 (9.7)

 Yes

607 (90.3)

Intend to have more children:

 No

512 (76.2)

 Yes

160 (23.8)

Ever discussed with partner on number of children:

 No

388 (57.7)

 Yes

284 (42.3)

Ever discussed with partner on modern contraceptive use:

 No

366 (54.5)

 Yes

306 (45.5)

Ever received counseling on modern contraceptives at CTC:

 No

299 (44.5)

 Yes

373 (55.5)

Ever counseled on dual contraceptives at CTC:

 No

131 (35.1)

 Yes

242 (64.9)

Ever given modern contraceptives at CTC:

 No

368 (54.8)

 Yes

304 (45.2)