Table 1.
Sociodemographic characteristics of 196 women receiving HIV primary and gynecological care
| Sample Characteristics | N=196 | % or SD |
|---|---|---|
| Mean Age | 45.7 | SD = 8.22 |
| Education | ||
| Less than high school degree | 96 | 49.0% |
| High school degree or more | 100 | 51.0% |
| Relationship Status | ||
| In a steady relationship | 90 | 46.1% |
| Not in a steady relationship | 105 | 53.9% |
| Employment status | ||
| Unemployed | 137 | 69.9% |
| Working part time or full time | 59 | 30.1% |
| Race/Ethnicity | ||
| African American | 168 | 85.7% |
| Other | 28 | 14.3% |
| Number of Children | ||
| No children | 87 | 44.4% |
| 1 child | 46 | 23.5% |
| 2–4 children | 63 | 32.1% |
| Experienced IPV in past year | ||
| No | 144 | 73.5% |
| Yes | 52 | 26.5% |
| Used cocaine, heroin, amphetamines, or marijuana in past month | ||
| No | 146 | 74.9% |
| Yes | 49 | 25.1% |
| Used alcohol in the past month | ||
| No | 145 | 74.4% |
| Yes | 50 | 25.6% |
| Prescribed ART at baseline | ||
| No | 43 | 21.1% |
| Yes | 153 | 78.7% |
| HIV-1 RNA less than 400 copies/ml | ||
| No | 76 | 38.8% |
| Yes | 120 | 61.2% |
| CD4 count (median cells/mm3) | 452 | |
| Depressive symptoms | ||
| No (CESD <10) | 48 | 24.5% |
| Mild (CESD 10–15) | 110 | 56.1% |
| Severe (CESD >15) | 38 | 19.4% |
| Missed any gynecological appointment | ||
| No | 71 | 36.2% |
| Yes | 125 | 63.8% |
| Missed any primary care appointment | ||
| No | 53 | 27.0% |
| Yes | 143 | 73.0% |