Table 1 Participant characteristics [n = 40]
Characteristic | n (%) |
|---|---|
Age in years (mean ± SD) | 38.6 ± 7.7 |
Female | 24 (57.1) |
Education | |
High school | 10 (25.0) |
Diploma | 7 (17.5) |
Bachelor’s degree | 21 (52.5) |
Post-baccalaureate | 2 (5.0) |
Occupation | |
Community health worker | 21 (52.5) |
Nurse | 17 (42.5) |
Physician | 2 (5.0) |
Occupational experience (mean ± SD) | 12.4 ± 7.3 |
Have you had any experience delivering health services to people with HIV? | |
none | 0 (0) |
a little | 6 (15.0) |
a lot | 34 (85.0) |
Have you had any experience delivering health services to prison inmates? | |
none | 11 (27.5) |
a little | 17 (42.5) |
a lot | 12 (30.0) |
How often do you conduct HIV test counseling? | |
never | 3 (7.5) |
seldom | 11 (27.5) |
often | 26 (65.0) |
Have you ever informed someone of having tested positive for HIV? | |
never | 9 (22.5) |
a few times | 11 (27.5) |
many times | 20 (50.0) |
Have you ever contacted someone about possible exposure to HIV? | |
never | 8 (20.0) |
a few times | 13 (32.5) |
many times | 19 (47.5) |
How much do you know about HIV partner notification? | |
nothing | 1 (2.5) |
a little | 22 (55.0) |
a lot | 17 (42.5) |