Table 1 Baseline socio-demographic characteristics of Children on ART at Felege Hiwot referral hospital, January 1 st , 2006 - March 31 st , 2011
Variable | Frequency | Percent (%) |
|---|---|---|
Age | ||
< 1yr | 22 | 4.0 |
1-5 yr | 197 | 35.9 |
5-15 yr | 330 | 60.1 |
Sex | ||
Male | 286 | 52.1 |
Female | 263 | 47.9 |
Residence | ||
Urban | 365 | 66.5 |
Rural | 184 | 33.5 |
Care giver of the child (n=452) | ||
Parents | 377 | 83.4 |
Guardian | 19 | 4.2 |
In Orphanage centers | 10 | 2.2 |
Grand parents | 36 | 8.0 |
Sibling | 10 | 2.2 |
Orphan hood (n = 438) | ||
Mother and father alive | 241 | 55.0 |
Maternal orphan | 102 | 23.3 |
Paternal orphan | 38 | 8.7 |
Double orphan | 57 | 13.0 |