Table 1.
Baseline sociodemographic characteristics of patients according to exposure to antiretroviral therapy at baseline
| Variables | All n (%) | With exposure to ART n (%) | Without exposure to ART n (%) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gender | ||||
| • Men | 50 (49) | 21 (42.9) | 29 (54.7) | 0.231 |
| • Women | 52 (51) | 28 (57.1) | 24 (45.3) | |
| Current smokers | 11 (10.8) | 4 (8.2) | 7 (13.2) | 0.412 |
| Excessive alcohol intake | 16 (15.2) | 7 (14.3) | 9 (17) | 0.708 |
| Physical inactivity | 83 (81.4) | 42 (85.7) | 41 (77.4) | 0279 |
| Marital status | ||||
| • Married | 42 (41.2) | 21 (42.9) | 21 (39.6) | 0.704 |
| • Nonmarried | 60 (58.8) | 28 (57.1) | 32 (60.4) | |
| Socioeconomic status | ||||
| • High | 28 (27.5) | 13 (26.5) | 15 (28.3) | 0.841 |
| • Low | 74 (72.5) | 36 (73.5) | 38 (71.7) | |
| Multiple sexual partners | 50 (49) | 23 (46.9) | 27 (50.9) | 0.686 |
| New charismatic religion | 44 (43.1) | 24 (49) | 20 (37.7) | 0.252 |
| Anxiety | 16 (15.2) | 7 (14.3) | 9 (17) | 0.708 |
Abbreviation: ART, antiretroviral therapy.