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Clinical Characteristics of patients included in the study (n = 483)
| Variable | Frequency (%) |
|---|---|
| Comorbidity status: | |
| Comorbidity | 322 (66.7) |
| No Comorbidity | 161 (33.3) |
| Blood Pressure: | |
| < 130/80 | 195 (40.6) |
| 130-139/80-89 | 156 (32.1) |
| ≥140/90 | 132 (27.3) |
| Type of HIV Infection: | |
| HIV-1 | 406 (84.1) |
| HIV-2 | 5 (1) |
| HIV-1 & 2 | 72 (14.9) |
| Weight: | |
| < 70kg | 250 (51.8) |
| ≥ 70kg | 233 (48.25) |
| Duration on ART: | |
| < 5 years | 300 (62.1) |
| ≥ 5 years | 183 (37.9) |
