Social impact of HIV/AIDS on clients attending a teaching hospital in Southern Nigeria

Figures & data

Table 1. Socio-demographic characteristics of PLWHA.

Socio-demographic characteristics	Frequency (N = 331), n (%)
Age group (years)
15–24	31 (9.4)
25–34	150 (45.3)
35–44	106 (32.0)
>44	44 (13.3)
Sex
Male	67 (50.5)
Female	64 (49.5)
Highest level of education
Nil formal education	8 (2.4)
Primary	80 (24.2)
Secondary	108 (32.6)
Tertiary	133 (40.2)
No response	2 (0.6)
Marital status
Single	121 (36.6)
Married	151 (46.6)
Separated/divorced	26 (2.8)
Widowed	33 (10)

Table 2. Reasons for non-disclosure of status to employers.

Reasons	Frequency (N = 118), n (%)
Fear of stigmatization	71 (60.2)
Fear of termination	32 (27.1)
Guilt	7 (5.9)
Others	8 (6.8)

Table 3. Reaction of spouse to self-disclosure by PLWHA.

Reaction	Frequency (N = 129), n (%)
Supportive	65 (50.4)
Indifference	6 (4.7)
Hostility	3 (2.3)
Violence	1 (0.8)
Accusation	12 (9.8)
Apprehension	20 (15.5)
Depression	22 (17.1)

Table 4. Disclosure of status to other persons.

Persons	Frequency^a, n (%)
Friends	92 (27.8)
Father	76 (23.0)
Mother	132 (39.9)
Siblings	128 (39.7)
Church leader	73 (22.1)
Children	41 (12.1)
Colleagues	31 (9.4)
In-laws	44 (13.3)
Community	24 (7.3)
^aMultiple responses.

Table 5. Attitude of health workers in private hospitals towards PLWHA.

Attitude	Frequency (N = 103), n (%)
Supportive	57 (55.3)
Hostility	15 (14.5)
Withdrawal	12 (11.7)
Neglect	7 (6.8)
No response	12 (11.7)