Table 2.
Sexual Behaviors in the Past 12 Months, by Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) Group
| Characteristic | Standard ART, Patients, Proportion (%) | Early ART, Patients, Proportion (%) | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| All patients | |||
| Sexually active in the past year | 335/467 (71.7) | 342/490 (69.8) | .51 |
| Multiple partnerships | 29/467 (6.2) | 44/490 (9.0) | .11 |
| Patients sexually active in the past year | |||
| Last intercourse with a cohabiting partner | |||
| Yes | 197/335 (58.8) | 199/342 (58.2) | .87 |
| No | 138/335 (41.2) | 143/342 (41.8) | |
| Last partner's HIV status | |||
| HIV negative | 89/335 (26.6) | 78/342 (22.8) | .47 |
| HIV positive | 99/335 (29.6) | 101/342 (29.5) | |
| Unknown | 147/335 (43.9) | 163/342 (47.7) | |
Data are from 957 patients who participated in a sociobehavioral study nested in the Temprano trial and were recorded at the 12-month visit. Patients in the early arm initiated ART immediately on inclusion in the trial, whereas patients in the standard arm delayed ART initiation until ongoing WHO starting criteria were met.
Abbreviation: HIV, human immunodeficiency virus type 1.