Table 1.
Characteristics of Case and Control Patients at the Index Hospitalization
| Characteristics | Cases | Controls | P Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sample size, n | 131 | 131 | |
| Median age (Q1–Q3), y | 38(32–44) | 38(34–44) | .9 |
| Female (%) | 41(31) | 30(23) | .13 |
| Poorest urban neighborhood* (%) | 61(47) | 37(28) | <.002 |
| No fixed address* (%) | 13(10) | 8(6) | |
| AIDS-defining illness (%) | 78(60) | 67(51) | .17 |
| IDU (%) | 77(59) | 61(47) | .05 |
| Median length of stay (Q1–Q3), d | 7(4–15) | 6(4–11) | .14 |
| Hospitalized in summer (%) | 77(59) | 50(38) | <.001 |
| Left hospital AMA (%) | 56(43) | 17(13) | <.001 |
| Previous admission <6 mo (%) | 91(69) | 56(43) | <.001 |
| Median CD4 cell count (cells/mm3) | 65 (20–210) | 160 (20–330) | .009 |
*
Compared to living in other neighborhoods in Vancouver.
IDU, injection drug use; AMA, against medical advice.