Table 1.
Characteristics of patients attending Princess Marina Hospital HIV clinic and Bontleng HIV clinic in Botswana (N = 531)
| Characteristic | Mean (SEM) | Minimum value | Maximum value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 41.4 (8.8) | 19.0 | 82.0 |
| Weight-1 (kg)a | 60.6 (11.8) | 17.5 | 101.0 |
| Weight-2 (kg)b | 67.9 (14.5) | 32.5 | 117.7 |
| CD4-1 (cell/mm3)c | 139.6 (5.11) | 00.0 | 889.0 |
| CD4-2 (cell/mm3)d | 536.0 (10.16) | 25.0 | 1441.0 |
CD4 cluster of differentiation 4, a glycoprotein found on the surface of immune cells like T helper cells and macrophages, SEM standard error of the mean, kg kilogram, mm3 millimetre cube
aWeight-1 = weight before combination antiretroviral therapy initiation
bWeight-2 = weight at the time of data collection (after cART initiation)
cCD4-1 = CD4 cell count before cART initiation
dCD4-2 = CD4 cell count at the time of data collection (after cART initiation)