Table 1.
Social-economic and demographic characteristics of the study groups.
| Characteristics | Pregnant | Nonpregnant | P value | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean age | 29.94 (SD = 4.91) | 30.75 (SD = 4.62) | 0.587 | 30.35 (SD = 4.75) |
| Income | ||||
| Less than 125 US dollars per month | 27 (75%) | 29 (80.6%) | 0.577 | 56 (77.8%) |
| Equal or more than 125 US dollars per month | 9 (25%) | 7 (19.40%) | 16 (22.2%) | |
| Marital status | ||||
| Married | 28 (77.8%) | 24 (66.7%) | 0.299 | 52 (72.2%) |
| Not married | 8 (22.2%) | 12 (33.3%) | 20 (27.8%) | |
| Absolute CD4 count (median (IQR)) | 442.5 (331.5, 539.5) | 316 (178.5, 485) | 0.004 | |
| WHO staging | Stage I | Stage I |