Table 2.
Baseline Neuromedical and Life Adversity Characteristics of HIV Infected Men (N=297) and HIV-Negative Controls (N=90)
| Characteristicsa | CDC Groupb, No. (%) of Participants | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (1)A (n=213) |
(2)B (N=66) |
(3)C (N=18) |
(4)HIV− (N=90) |
|
| Neurocognitive Impairment | 68(32) | 28(42) | 11(61) | 14(16) |
| Neurological Abnormality | 40(19) | 18(27) | 13(72) | 8(9) |
| Neuroimaging Abnormality | 16(7.5) | 6(9) | 5(28) | 7(8) |
| Marked Life Adversity | 100(47) | 26(39) | 11(61) | 13(14) |
a
CDC A= medically asymptomatic; B=minor opportunitstic infections or constitutional symptoms; C=AIDS
b
See text for description of criteria for ratings