TABLE A1.
Means (log10) of HIV-1 RNA concentrations for each tertile of VL, aggregated by repeated measures technique and by mean of means
| VL by tertile (n) | Mean VLa | SD | P | GMb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Repeated measures (6–42 mo) | ||||
| Tertile 1, low VL (113) | 3.33 | 0.69 | Reference | 2,138 |
| Tertile 2, medium VL (114) | 4.32 | 0.54 | <0.0001 | 20,892 |
| Tertile 3, high VL (114) | 5.00 | 0.47 | <0.0001 | 100,000 |
| Mean of the means (6–42 mo) | ||||
| Tertile 1, low VL (113) | 3.23 | 0.50 | Reference | 1,698 |
| Tertile 2, medium VL (114) | 4.34 | 0.20 | <0.0001 | 21,878 |
| Tertile 3, high VL (114) | 5.00 | 0.30 | <0.0001 | 100,000 |
a
The log10-transformed plasma HIV-1 RNA concentration.
b
GM, geometric mean.