Table 2.
Characteristics of HIV-Uninfected Subjects (Control, n = 6) and HIV-Infected Subjects (HIV, n = 22) Enrolled in the Study
| Variables | HIV uninfected (control) | HIV infected (HIV) | p |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of subjects (N) | 6 | 22 | |
| Age (years)a | 38 (28.3–48.3) | 51 (46.8–55.5) | .009 |
| Gender (% male) | 66.7 | 59.1 | .74 |
| Race n (%) | |||
| White | 0 (0) | 1 (4.5) | .02 |
| Black | 4 (66.7) | 21 (95.5) | |
| Other | 2 (33.3) | ||
| BMIa | 28.5 (26.0–34.5) | 30 (26.8–33.5) | .65 |
| SMASTa | 0 (0–1.3) | 0 (0–4) | .33 |
| AUDITa | 0.5 (0–4.5) | 2 (0–3.3) | .71 |
| CD4 counta | 445 (317–557.3) | ||
| Viral load (log copies/ml)a | 0 (0–0) | ||
| Use of ART (%) | 86.4 | ||
a
Results are represented as medians with interquartile range.
BMI, body mass index; SMAST, Short Michigan Alcoholism Screening Test; AUDIT, Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test; ART, antiretroviral therapy.