Table 1.
Characteristics of Patients
| PATIENT CHARACTERISTICS | STANDARD OF CARE (N=27) | TEXT REMINDER (N=25) |
|---|---|---|
| Age (years) |
41.9±11.8 |
45.1±11 |
| Race | ||
| Black |
15 (56) |
14 (56) |
| White |
12 (44) |
11 (44) |
| Gender | ||
| Male |
19 (70) |
20 (80) |
| Female |
8 (30) |
5 (20) |
| CD4 count (cells/microliter) |
599±315 |
561±371 |
| Undetectable viral load |
19 (70) |
15 (60) |
| Mental illness |
12 (44) |
11 (44) |
| Active substance abuse |
4 (15) |
1 (4) |
| Durham residency |
11 (41) |
4 (16) |
| Insurance status | ||
| Private |
13 (48) |
11 (44) |
| Medicaid/ADAP |
12 (44) |
10 (40) |
| Medicare | 2 (8) | 4 (16) |
Data are mean±standard deviation values or number (%) as indicated.
ADAP, AIDS Drug Assistance Program.