Recruiter and network characteristics
| Variable | Dar es Salaam n (%)* | Tanga n (%)* |
|---|---|---|
| Mean and median reported personal network size | 12.0, 6.0 | 7.6, 6.0 |
| Mean and median actual RDS network size | 39.4, 37 | 25.3, 24.5 |
| Relationship to recruiter | ||
| A stranger, someone you met for the first time | 2 (1.5) | 8 (8.0) |
| Someone you know, but not closely | 66 (33.7) | 28 (28.3) |
| A close friend, someone you know very well | 124 (62.8) | 61 (61.6) |
| A sexual partner | 5 (2.5) | 2 (2.0) |
| A family member or relative | – | – |
| How often do you see your recruiter? | ||
| Every day | 87 (44.2) | 46 (46.5) |
| Once a week | 92(46.7) | 37 (37.7) |
| Once a month | 13 (6.6) | 14 (14.1) |
| Less than once a month | 5 (2.5) | 2 (2.0) |
| How long have you known your recruiter? | ||
| <6 months | 29 (14.7) | 3 (3.0) |
| 6 months to 1 year | 21 (10.7) | 15 (15.2) |
| 1–2 years | 31 (15.7) | 38 (38.4) |
| >2 years | 116 (58.9) | 43 (43.4) |
*Some ns may not sum to sample size due to missing data.
RDS, respondent-driven sampling.