Table 2 Characteristics of the ALWH participants
From: Stigma and discrimination faced by adolescents living with HIV and experiencing depression in Malawi
n (%) | Total ALWH (n = 25) | Female ALWH (n = 12) | Male ALWH (n = 13) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Age (mean) | 16.2 | 16.4 | 15.9 | |
 13–15 | 9 (36) | 3 (25) | 6 (46.2) | |
 16–19 | 16 (64) | 9 (75) | 7 (53.8) | |
Education | ||||
 Primary | 17 (68) | 6 (50) | 11 (84.6) | |
 Secondary | 8 (32) | 6 (50) | 2 (15.4) | |
Both parents alive | 10 (40) | 6 (50) | 4 (30.1) | |
Past year food insecurity | 18 (72) | 7 (58.3) | 11 (84.6) | |
Past year money insecurity | 16 (64) | 6 (50) | 10 (76.9) | |
BDI-II score (mean) | 19.6 | 21.4 | 18.0 | |
Self-reported HIV transmission | ||||
 MTCTa | 19 (76) | 9 (75) | 10 (76.9) | |
 Do not know | 6 (24) | 3 (25) | 3 (25) | |