Table 1. Socio-demographic characteristics of the 227 HIV-1-infected individuals by gender.
| Variable | Males (152) | Females (75) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (Mean ± SD), years | 43 ± 8 | 42 ± 9 | NS |
| Years of schooling | NS | ||
| Unknown | 13 (8.55) | 5 (6.66) | |
| None | 1 (0.65) | 1 (1.33) | |
| ≤ 8 years | 41 (26.97) | 22 (29.33) | |
| 9-11 years | 62 (40.78) | 39 (52) | |
| >11 years | 38 (25) | 7 (9.33) | |
| Home sharing | NS | ||
| Unknown | 12 (7.89) | 5 (6.66) | |
| No | 34 (22.36) | 4 (5.33) | |
| With 2 persons | 31 (20.39) | 13 (17.33) | |
| With more than 2 persons | 74 (48.68) | 52 (69.33) | |
| Marital status | NS | ||
| No answer | 15 (9.86) | 6 (8) | |
| Single | 83 (54.60) | 20 (26.66) | |
| Married | 24 (15.78) | 20 (26.66) | |
| Divorced | 9 (5.92) | 17 (22.66) | |
| Home ownership | NS | ||
| No answer | 15 (9.86) | 8 (10.66) | |
| Owner | 82 (53.94) | 42 (56) | |
| Tenant | 44 (28.94) | 20 (26.66) | |
| Other | 11 (7.23) | 4 (5.33) | |
| Employment condition | NS | ||
| No answer | 10 (6.57) | 6 (8) | |
| Employed | 103 (67.76) | 42 (56) | |
| Unemployed | 39 (25.65) | 27 (36) | |
| Income (minimum wage) | NS | ||
| None | 10 (6.57) | 12 (16) | |
| < 1 | 11 (7.23) | 13 (17.33) | |
| 1-5 | 97 (63.81) | 36 (48) | |
| 6-10 | 16 (10.52) | 6 (8) | |
| > 10 | 4 (2.63) | - | |
| No answer | 13 (8.55) | 7 (9.33) | |
| Self reported body changes | 59 (38.81%) | 33 (44%) |
NS: Not statistically significant when p value > 0.05; Income: 1 minimum wage = ~ U$300.00.