Table 1.
Food/housing Insecurity among HIV+ Substance Abusers in South Florida, (N=503)
| FH Insecure n=218 | FH Secure n=285 | T or chi square | Sign. level | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demographics | ||||
| Age, mean (SD) | 45.8 (7.8) | 46.3 (7.7) | .69 | .49 |
| Male gender, n (%) | 129 (59.2) | 170 (59.6) | .01 | .91 |
| African American, n (%) | 135 (61.9) | 206 (72.3) | 6.07 | .01 |
| HS Education, n (%) | 112 (51.4) | 172 (60.4) | 4.05 | .04 |
| Years HIV diagnosis, mean (SD)* | 12.5 (7.1) | 13.3 (7.4) | 1.20 | .23 |
| Health Status | ||||
| Good+ self-reported health, n (%) | 88 (40.4) | 161 (56.5) | 12.85 | .00 |
| Current CD4, mean (SD)* | 448.2 (271.7) | 492.6 (290.5) | 1.67 | .10 |
| Undetectable Viral Load, n (%)* | 91 (46.2) | 146 (57.0) | 5.24 | .02 |
| Psychological Factors | ||||
| Severe Depression, n (%) | 160 (73.4) | 115 (40.4) | 54.42 | .00 |
| Severe Anxiety, n (%) | 107 (49.1) | 51 (17.9) | 55.77 | .00 |
| Severe Traumatic Stress, n (%) | 169 (77.5) | 142 (49.8) | 40.15 | .00 |
| Severe Substance Dependence, n (%) | 153 (70.2) | 125 (43.9) | 34.62 | .00 |
| Behavioral Factors | ||||
| 95% ARV Adherence in past week, n (%) | 103 (47.2) | 169 (59.3) | 7.22 | .00 |
| ARV Diversion in past 90 Days, n (%) | 130 (59.6) | 121 (42.5) | 14.58 | .00 |
| Environmental/Care Factors | ||||
| Months in Stable HIV Care, mean (SD) | 50.2 (54.3) | 66.1 (63.6) | 3.03 | .00 |
| HIV Treatment Access, mean (SD) | 22.5 (4.7) | 24.8 (3.7) | 5.84 | .00 |
| Attitudes toward HIV Providers, mean (SD) | 42.7 (5.9) | 44.6 (4.7) | 3.81 | .00 |
*
N=502; N= 464, N=453