Table 3 Mean SM according to process of SM and SM interventions (n = 415)
Variables | n (%) | Mean (SD) | t or F | p |
|---|---|---|---|---|
The process of SM | ||||
Knowledge of ART | ||||
Inadequate | 85 (20.5) | 37.73 (3.81) | 2.631 | 0.009 |
Adequate | 330 (79.5) | 39.12 (4.48) | ||
Self-efficacy for SM, Mean (SD) | 19.76 ± 0.12 | |||
Have a plan for emotional distress | ||||
Yes | 358 (86.3) | 39.04 (4.38) | 2.379 | 0.018 |
No | 57 (13.7) | 37.56 (4.18) | ||
Familiar with how to manage HIV illness-related symptoms | ||||
Yes | 165 (39.8) | 39.38 (4.59) | 2.070 | 0.039 |
No | 250 (60.2) | 38.48 (4.21) | ||
Set a goal in the process of HIV therapy | ||||
Yes | 395 (95.2) | 38.94 (4.35) | 2.193 | 0.029 |
No | 20 (4.8) | 36.75 (4.59) | ||
Got support from family/peers | ||||
Yes | 107 (25.8) | 39.48 (4.81) | 2.380 | 0.018 |
No | 308 (74.2) | 38.56 (4.22) | ||
Got information on ART from health care providers | ||||
Yes | 386 (93.0) | 38.96 (4.39) | 2.041 | 0.042 |
No | 29 (7.0) | 37.24 (4.02) | ||
Used reminders for HIV management | ||||
Yes | 214 (51.6) | 39.51 (4.37) | 3.268 | < 0.001 |
No | 201 (48.4) | 38.12 (4.29) | ||
HIV disclosure | ||||
Yes | 329 (79.3) | 39.05 (4.31) | 1.967 | 0.050 |
No | 86 (20.7) | 38.01 (4.55) | ||
SM interventions | ||||
Counselling was adequate for the next steps of treatment | ||||
Yes | 335 (80.7) | 38.91 (4.45) | 0.678 | 0.498 |
No | 80 (19.3) | 38.54 (4.08) | ||
Adequately linked to social networks | ||||
Yes | 112 (27.0) | 39.48 (4.40) | 1.949 | 0.052 |
No | 303 (73.0) | 38.56 (4.35) | ||
Got support from adherence supporters | ||||
Yes | 94 (22.7) | 39.78 (4.81) | 2.380 | 0.018 |
No | 321 (77.3) | 38.56 (4.22) | ||
Encouraged to disclose HIV status | ||||
Yes | 383 (92.3) | 39.00 (4.34) | 2.785 | 0.006 |
No | 32 (7.7) | 36.78 (4.39) | ||