Table 1.
Population Characteristics
| Characteristic | |
|---|---|
| Male | 73% |
| Ethnicity | |
| Black | 77% |
| White, non-Hispanic | 13% |
| White, Hispanic | 7% |
| Other | 3% |
| Mean age, years (SD) | 42.72 (6.92) |
| Average monthly income (SD) | $324.26 ($638.56) |
| Percent of homelessness | 49% |
| Years since HIV diagnosis (SD) | 8.2 (5.95) |
| Median CD4+ cell count, cells/μl (range) at baseline | 310 (2, 1254) |
| Median HIV viral load, copies/ml (range) at baseline | 11,911 (399, 750,001) |
| Range % of frequent alcohol use (≥2 drinks daily) over time | 20–23% |
| Median intake of drinks for frequent drinkers | 4 drinks |
| Rate of consistent use of frequent alcohol over time | 39% |
| Range of % ART use over time | 63–67% |
| Range of % viral load <400 copies/ml for ART users over time | 29–33% |