Key analytic
variables
Underlying questions (dichotomized and summed up for score) Composite score range*
Agency Being the sole or joint decision maker for health-related matters;
Being the sole or joint decision maker for money-related matters
0-2
HIV knowledge Agree that condoms are protective against HIV infection;
Agree that having single partners reduces risk of HIV infection;
Agree that HIV does not transmit by sharing food;
Agree that otherwise healthy-looking individuals may be infected by HIV
0-4
Safe sex behavior Have been tested for HIV in the past 12 months;
Having used condom in last sexual encounters over past 12 months;
Having one sexual partner or fewer over the past 12 months;
Not having bought sex or being paid for sex over the past 12 months;
All sexual partners are spouse or live-in partners during past 12 months
0-5