Table 1.
Baseline Characteristics of HIV-Infected Patients Screened for Hepatitis C Virus Coinfection, by Country
| Characteristics | Zambia (n = 755) | Mozambique (n = 1057) |
|---|---|---|
| Median age in years (IQR) | 34 (29–40) | 30 (24–38) |
| Female sex (%) | 410 (54.3) | 777 (73.5) |
| Median CD4 count in cells/µL (IQR) | 228 (118–336) | 288 (156–437) |
| Advanced HIV disease (%) | 334 (44.8) | 345 (32.8) |
| History of risk factors for blood-borne infections | (n = 755) | (n = 104) |
| Incarceration (%) | 122 (16.2) | 3 (2.9) |
| Piercing (%) | 418 (55.4) | 59 (56.7) |
| Tattoo or scarification (%) | 644 (85.3) | 97 (93.3) |
| Tooth extraction/surgery (%) | 202 (26.8) | 58 (55.8) |
| Blood transfusion (%) | 52 (6.9) | 11 (10.6) |
Abbreviations: HIV, human immunodeficiency virus; IQR, interquartile range.