Prevalence of depression and associated factors among HIV/AIDS patients attending antiretroviral therapy clinic at Dessie referral hospital, South Wollo, Ethiopia

Table 1 Socio demographic characteristics of HIV positive patients in Dessie referral hospital, South Wollo, Ethiopia (n = 395)

Characteristics	Category	Frequency(n)	Percentage (%)
Age	18–24	13	3.3
	25–34	114	28.8
	35–44	182	46.1
	45–54	58	14.6
	≥ 55	28	7
Sex	Male	153	38.7
Sex	Female	242	61.3
Residence	Urban	357	90.4
Residence	Rural	38	9.6
Marital status	Married	176	44.5
	Single	74	18.7
	Divorced	60	15.3
	Widowed	85	21.5
Level of education	No formal education	209	52.9
	Primary school	93	23.5
	Secondary school	60	15.2
	Diploma and above	33	8.3
Occupation	Unemployed	18	4.5
	Government employed	69	17.5
	Housewife	144	36.5
	Daily laborer	99	25.1
	Merchant	37	9.3
	Farmers	28	7.1
Income in ETB	< 2000	234	59.2
Income in ETB	≥ 2000	161	40.8
With whom you live	Rented accommodation	186	47.1
With whom you live	Own home	209	52.9

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