Table 2.
Gender differences in clinical and demographic variables
| Variable | Female | Male | P Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean (SD) age (years) | 37 (10.4) | 42 (9.5) | <0.01 |
| Marital status | |||
| Married or cohabiting | 278 (49.0%) | 168 (65.4%) | <0.01 |
| Educational level | <0.01 | ||
| Primary | 201 (40.1%) | 54 (24.0%) | |
| Secondary | 173 (34.5%) | 68 (30.2%) | |
| Tertiary | 127 (25.4%) | 103 (45.8%) | |
| Has a religious affiliation | 547 (97.7%) | 232 (92.8%) | <0.01 |
| Mean number of dependent children | 1.5 | 1.8 | 0.04 |
| History of alcohol use | 27 (11.6%) | 41 (38.0%) | <0.01 |
| Reported symptoms to nurse during intake | 302 (55.6%) | 164 (67.0%) | <0.01 |
| Mean CD4 count | 311 | 260 | <0.01 |