Table 1.
Demographic and economic characteristics of young adults newly diagnosed with HIV by time of diagnosis (pre- vs. during-COVID).
| Characteristics | Pre-COVID cohort | During-COVID cohort | c2 value (p-value) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 100 | 100 | |
| Age | |||
| Median age (years, IQR): | 22 (19–23) | 21 (19–22) | |
| Mean age (years, SD): | 21.17 +/− 1.949 | 20.68 +/− 1.959 | P=0.078 |
| Gender | |||
| Male | 10 (10%) | 16 (16%) | c2=0.207, |
| Female | 90 (90%) | 84 (84%) | P=0.207 |
| Education Level | |||
| Did not complete high school | 44 (44%) | 48 (48%) | c2=0.322 |
| Completed high school | 56 (56%) | 52 (52%) | P=0.973 |
| Living Status | |||
| Living alone | 15 (15%) | 7 (7%) | c2=3.269, |
| Living with others | 85 (85%) | 93 (93%) | P=0.071 |
| Employment Status | |||
| Unemployed | 81 (81%) | 87 (87%) | c2=1.339, |
| Employed | 19 (19%) | 13 (13%) | P=0.246 |
| Food Insecurity | |||
| Reporting food anxiety | |||
| Yes | 79 (79%) | 35 (35%) | c 2 =78.95, |
| No | 21 (21%) | 65 (65%) | P<0.001 |
| Reporting insufficient quality | |||
| Yes | 74 (74%) | 30 (30%) | c 2 =46.07, |
| No | 26 (26%) | 70 (70%) | P<0.001 |
| Reporting insufficient quantity | |||
| Yes | 74 (74%) | 28 (28%) | c 2 =52.35, |
| No | 26 (26%) | 72 (72%) | P<0.001 |
Boldface indicates statistical significance