Table 2: Knowledge and perception of antiretroviral ART among participants in Nyamagana district (N = 206).
Variables | Frequency % (n) |
ART reduces HIV related morbidity | |
Agree | 98.5 (203) |
Disagree | 1.5 (3) |
ART reduces HIV related mortality | |
Agree | 94.2 (194) |
Disagree | 5.8 (12) |
HIV is controlled by ART | |
Agree | 63.6 (131) |
Disagree | 36.4 (75) |
The patient trusts the doctor | |
Yes | 99.5 (205) |
No | 0.5 (1) |
Knows how to deal with side effects | |
Yes | 90.8 (187) |
No | 9.2 (19) |
Stops taking ART on side effects without doctors consultation | |
Yes | 1.9 (4) |
No | 98.1 (202) |
Knows the effectiveness of ART | |
Yes | 95.6 (197) |
No | 4.4 (9) |
Not abiding to ART leads to drug resistance | |
Yes | 98.1 (202) |
No | 1.9 (4) |
Average knowledge | |
Good | 98.1 (202) |
Poor | 1.9 (4) |
ART: Antirectroviral therapy.