Table 2.
Comparing mean baseline levels of continuous variables according to exposure to ART at baseline
| Variable of interest | All mean ± SD | With ART exposure mean ± SD | Without ART exposure mean ± SD | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 43.4 | 43 ± 9.2 | 43.6 ± 13.3 | 0.874 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 23.1 ± 4.1 | 23.1 ± 4.1 | 23 ± 4 | 0.855 |
| WC (cm) | 83.2 ± 13.9 | 84.9 ± 12.2 | 82 ± 12.6 | 0.770 |
| HC (cm) | 89.8 ± 13.9 | 87.6 ± 8.4 | 92.5 ± 13.9 | 0.442 |
| SBP (mmHg) | 116.2 ± 19.7 | 113.6 ± 19.4 | 118.5 ± 19.9 | 0.214 |
| DBP (mmHg) | 70.8 ± 19.7 | 70.4 ± 13.3 | 71.1 ± 13.6 | 0.751 |
| FPG (mg/dL) | 64 ± 21.6 | 96.6 ± 24.6 | 96.1 ± 16.3 | 0.340 |
| 2H-FPG (mg/dL) | 106.9 ± 30 | 118 ± 32.5 | 104.9 ± 124 | 0.451 |
| CD4 cells/mm3 | 167.2 ± 113.4 | 169.8 ± 95.1 | 161.6 ± 124 | 0.772 |
| CD8 cells/mm3 | 819.6 ± 551.6 | 755.5 ± 205.8 | 8801 ± 740.9 | 0.259 |
| HIV-1 RNA (copies/mL) | 144280 ± 222431 | 131839 ± 174269 | 15296 ± 251927 | 0.660 |
Abbreviations: ART, antiretroviral therapy; BMI, body mass index; DBP, diastolic blood pressure; SBP, systolic blood pressure; FPG, fasting plasma glucose; HC, hip circumference; WC, waist circumference; SD, standard deviation.