<p>Overall, 313/394 (79.4%) of the participants had presented late for HIV care. Late presentation for HIV care was significantly higher among participants who were aged 18-24 years compared to those who were aged 25-34 [adjusted prevalence ratio (aPR)=0.13; 95%CI: 0.03-0.60] and 35-49 years [aPR= 0.47; 95%CI: 0.24-0.91] at the time of ART initiation. Late presentation was also significantly higher among participants who reported not receiving social support from their families compared to those who had received social support after HIV diagnosis [aPR=0.36; 95%CI: 0.18-0.73].</p>