Table 1. Patient characteristics showing differences between HIV infected and uninfected participants.
| Characteristics | HIV+ [n/N (%)] | HIV- [n/N (%)] |
|---|---|---|
| N | 7/17 (41.1) | 10/17 (58.9) |
| Age [median (IQR); years] | 40 (37–41) | 46 (38.35–49.5) |
| Reason for hysterectomy [n/N (%)] | ||
| Fibroids | 2/17 (11.8) | 7/17 (41.1) |
| HSIL/CIN III | 5/17 (29.4) | 3/17 (17.6) |
| Ethnicity [n/N (%)] | ||
| Black African | 7/17 (41.1) | 8/17 (47.1) |
| Indian | 0/17 (0) | 2/17 (11.8) |
| Contraception usage [n/N (%)] | ||
| DMPA | 5/17 (29.4) | 4/17 (23.5) |
| None | 2/17 (11.8) | 5/17 (29.4) |
| n.a | 0 | 1/17 (5.8) |
N—Total participants in the study; IQR—Interquartile range; HSIL—High-grade Squamous Intraepithelial Lesion; CIN III—Cervical Intraepithelial neoplasia, Grade 3; DMPA—Depot medroxyprogesterone acetate; n.a—Not available