Table 1.
Characteristics of Paired Garlic Using Participants at the Index Visit
| Characteristics | Participants (N = 77) |
|---|---|
| n (%) | |
| Age | |
| <35 y | 10 (12.99) |
| 35–50 y | 50 (64.94) |
| 50+ y | 17 (22.08) |
| Race | |
| White, non-Hispanic | 15 (19.48) |
| Black, non-Hispanic | 45 (58.44) |
| Hispanic and others | 17 (22.08) |
| Education | |
| Less than high school | 18 (23.38) |
| Completed high school | 28 (36.36) |
| Some college and above | 31 (40.26) |
| Income | |
| $12 000+ | 42 (54.55) |
| ≤$12 000 | 31 (40.26) |
| Garlic use frequency | |
| Use every day | 49 (65.33) |
| Use as needed | 26 (34.67) |
| Garlic use reason | |
| To boost immune system | 21 (27.27) |
| For general health | 38 (49.35) |
| Other reasons | 18 (23.38) |
| 5 most frequently used ARV | |
| Lamivudine | 56 (72.73) |
| Stavudine | 32 (41.56) |
| Zidovudine | 26 (33.77) |
| Efavirenz | 22 (28.57) |
| Abacavir | 17 (22.08) |
Abbreviation: ARV, antiretroviral medication