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Table 1 Characteristics of quantitative sample of FSWs living with HIV (n = 211)

From: Exploring peer navigation and support in the quality of HIV care experiences of female sex workers in the Dominican Republic

 

Number

Percent

Sociodemographic Characteristics

Age (median, IQR)

41

(35, 46)

Education

 Primary or less

129

61.1

 Secondary or more

82

38.9

Relationship Status

 Without a partner

124

58.8

 With a partner

87

41.2

 Reported having children

199

94.3

Occupational Characteristics and Risk Factors

 Years in sex work^ (median, IQR)

19

(12, 26)

 Experienced any GBV in the past 6 months

28

13.3

Substance use while working to meet clients

 Rarely or never

73

34.6

 Sometimes

65

30.8

 Always or almost always

73

34.6

HIV care continuum

 Received any HIV medical or clinical care

210

99.5

 Currently on ART

203

96.2

ART Adherence in the past 4 days

 No

42

20.7

 Yes

161

79.3

Viral suppression (< 400 copies/mL)

 Not suppressed

50

23.8

 Virally suppressed (< 400 copies/mL)

160

76.2

  1. ^ n = 210