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.