Table 1.
Baseline characteristics of study participants.
| Variable | Frequency (n) | Percent (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Age group (years) | ||
| 12–19 | 26 | 2.8 |
| 20–24 | 101 | 10.8 |
| 25–59 | 763 | 81.6 |
| > 60 | 45 | 4.8 |
| Median age in years (IQR) | 35 (28, 44) | |
| Sex | ||
| Male | 344 | 36.8 |
| Female | 591 | 63.2 |
| Marital status | ||
| Single | 249 | 26.6 |
| Cohabiting | 38 | 4.1 |
| Married | 457 | 48.9 |
| Divorced | 98 | 10.5 |
| Widow/separated | 93 | 9.9 |
| Education level | ||
| No formal education | 90 | 9.6 |
| Primary education | 610 | 65.2 |
| Secondary education | 200 | 21.4 |
| College and University | 35 | 3.7 |
| Body weight (kg) | ||
| 25–40 | 53 | 5.7 |
| > 40 | 882 | 94.3 |
| Median weight in Kg (IQR) | 57.00 (50.00, 63.40) | |
| Absolute CD4 count (cells/mm3) | ||
| < 50 | 3 | 0.3 |
| 50– < 200 | 196 | 21 |
| 200– < 500 | 718 | 32.1 |
| ≥ 500 | 436 | 46.6 |
| Median CD4 count in cells/ mm3 (IQR) | 401 (230, 585) | |
| WHO HIV Clinical stages | ||
| Stage I | 628 | 67.2 |
| Stage II | 173 | 18.5 |
| Stage III | 98 | 10.5 |
| Stage IV | 36 | 3.9 |