Research Article

Perceived Stigma and Fear of Unintended Disclosure are Barriers in Medication Adherence in Adolescents with Perinatal HIV in Botswana: A Qualitative Study

Table 1

Sociodemographic characteristics of adolescents with perinatal HIV.

VariablesFrequencyPercentage

Age category12–151550
16–191550

GenderMale1757
Female1343

School gradesNot attending school310
Primary level930
Secondary level1860

Source of incomeSupport from biological parents1963
Support from guardian1137

Living arrangementsLiving with single parent930
Living with both parents1033
Living with guardian1137