|
Variables
|
Characteristics
|
Frequency (n = 118)
|
Percentage (%)
|
|---|
|
Age of Caregiver
|
▪ 21–30
|
7
|
5.9
|
|
▪ 31–40
|
33
|
28.0
|
|
▪ 41–50
|
34
|
28.8
|
|
▪ > 50
|
44
|
37.3
|
| |
Mean (SD); Min/max
|
48 (14.02); 21/85
| |
|
HIV status of caregiver
|
▪ Positive
|
66
|
55.9
|
|
▪ Negative
|
40
|
33.9
|
|
▪ Unknown
|
12
|
10.2
|
|
Relationship with the child
|
▪ Mother
|
56
|
47.5
|
|
▪ Father
|
9
|
7.6
|
|
▪ Grandparent
|
31
|
26.3
|
|
▪ Other
|
22
|
18.6
|
|
Occupation of Caregivers
|
▪ Unemployed
|
11
|
9.4
|
|
▪ Farming
|
19
|
16.2
|
|
▪ Trading
|
487
|
41.0
|
|
▪ Artisanship
|
18
|
15.4
|
|
▪ Public
|
13
|
11.1
|
|
▪ Private
|
8
|
6.8
|
|
Age group of healthcare workers
|
• 20–29 years
|
2
|
20.0
|
|
• 30–39 years
|
5
|
50.0
|
|
• 40 years and above
|
3
|
30.0
|
|
Status within the hospital
|
• Medical Doctor
|
4
|
40.0
|
|
• Nurse
|
3
|
30.0
|
|
• Volunteer/Counsellor
|
3
|
30.0
|
|
Number of years worked in the hospital
|
• Less than 5 years
|
2
|
20.0
|
|
• 5–9 years
|
6
|
60.0
|
|
•10 years and above
|
2
|
20.0
|
