Table 4 Attitude to ARV among HIV-positive pregnant women on HAART in Kaduna state.
Attitude | Frequency (n = 291) | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
ARVs have positive effects on health | 266 | 91.4 |
ARV gives more benefits than harm | 289 | 99.3 |
ARV causes fewer financial difficulties | 252 | 86.6 |
ARV makes one feel forced to take meds | 170 | 58.4 |
Side effects of ARVs can lead to organ failure | 97 | 33.3 |
Use of ARVs prolongs life | 283 | 97.2 |
ARVs enhance the quality of life | 284 | 97.6 |
ARVs help gain weight | 285 | 97.9 |
ARVs reduce the frequency of illness | 268 | 92.1 |
ARVs assist in fulfilling family obligations | 282 | 96.9 |
