Table 1.

Descriptive characteristics for a sample of HIV-positive adults (n=1,499) enrolled in the SPNS Oral Health Initiative, May 2007–August 2010

^aThe range for a healthy CD4 count is 500–1,000 cells/mm³. A CD4 count of <200 cells/mm³ is an indicator of an AIDS diagnosis. Source: Department of Health and Human Services (US). AIDS.gov: understand your test results: CD4 count [cited 2011 Aug 18]. Available from: URL: http://aids.gov/hiv-aids-basics/diagnosed-with-hiv-aids/understand-your-test-results/cd4-count

^bSource: Ware JE, Kosinski M, Dewey JE, Gandek B. How to score and interpret single-item health status measures: a manual for users of the SF-8™ Health Survey. Lincoln (RI): Quality Metric Inc.; 2001.

HIV = human immunodeficiency virus

SPNS = Special Projects of National Significance

SD = standard deviation

mm³ = cubic millimeter

SF-8™ = Short Form 8™

meth = methamphetamine

AIDS = acquired immunodeficiency syndrome