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Tests for association between patient characteristics in patients with HIV (n=420) and ART usage
| On ART (n=137) | No ART (n=283) | p-value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean age with range (years) | 37 (19–71) | 36 (19–76) | NS |
| Female | 42 (30.7%) | 30 (10.6%) | 0.02 |
| Smear positive | 28 (20.4%) | 27 (9.5%) | NS |
| Pulmonary TB | 82 (59.9%) | 86 (30.4%) | NS |
| Extrapulmonary TB | 18 (13.1%) | 14 (4.9%) | NS |
| Abnormal CXR | 63 (46.0%) | 63 (22.3%) | NS |
| Any resistance | 3 (2.2%) | 3 (1.1%) | NS |
ART: antiretroviral therapy; CXR: chest x-ray; NS: not significant.
