Table 3.
Prior visits stratified by CD4 count in a sample of inpatients with newly diagnosed HIV infection at two academic medical centers: 1994–2004.
| CD4 Count (cells/μl) | Total (n=235) | ≤200/μl* (n=184) | >200/μl* (n=33) | p-value§ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Any prior visit (%) | ||||
| 1 year | 42 | 43 | 48 | 0.55 |
| 5 years | 49 | 48 | 61 | 0.17 |
| Prior inpatient visit (%) | ||||
| 1 year | 9 | 7 | 18 | 0.04 |
| 5 years | 12 | 10 | 24 | 0.03 |
| Prior outpatient visit (%) | ||||
| 1 year | 42 | 42 | 48 | 0.51 |
| 5 years | 48 | 47 | 61 | 0.14 |
*
CD4 count data is missing for 18 patients.
§
p-value is for comparison of patients with initial CD4 count ≤ 200/μl versus>200/μl.