Table 1.
Patient characteristics (n = 49)*
| Descriptor | NPC result,n = 11 (%) | MDC result, n = 38 (%) | Total, n (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 9 (82) | 29 (76) | 38 (78) |
| Age range, years | |||
| • <39 | 0 (0) | 6 (16) | 6 (12) |
| • 40-49 | 6 (55) | 15 (39) | 21 (43) |
| • >50 | 5 (45) | 17 (44) | 22 (45) |
| Race | |||
| • White | 9 (82) | 35 (92) | 44 (90) |
| • Other | 2 (18) | 3 (8) | 5 (10) |
| Geographic location | |||
| • Rural | 2 (18) | 16 (42) | 18 (37) |
| • Urban | 9 (82) | 22 (58) | 31 (63) |
| Sexual orientation | |||
| • Straight/heterosexual | 5 (45) | 15 (39) | 20 (41) |
| • Gay/lesbian/homosexual | 6 (55) | 21 (55) | 27 (55) |
| Time since HIV diagnosis | |||
| • <2 years | 0 | 7 (18) | 7 (14) |
| • 3-5 years | 2 (18) | 4 (11) | 6 (12) |
| • >5 years | 9 (82) | 27 (71) | 36 (74) |
| Time receiving care at the clinic | |||
| • <2 years | 0 | 11 (29) | 11 (22) |
| • 3-5 years | 2 (18) | 4 (11) | 6 (12) |
| • >5 years | 9 (82) | 23 (60) | 32 (65) |
| Participants’ self-rated health status at the time of survey | |||
| • Excellent | 4 (36) | 13 (34) | 17 (35) |
| • Good/very good | 6 (55) | 20 (53) | 26 (53) |
| • Fair/poor | 1 (9) | 3 (8) | 4 (8) |
*
Not all respondents answered all questions.