Table 1.
Cohort Characteristics
| Cohort characteristics | Total (n = 53) |
|---|---|
| n (%) | |
| Age (years; mean ± SD) | 40.9 (±11.4) |
| Gender | |
| Male | 35 (66.0) |
| Female | 17 (32.1) |
| Transgender | 1 (1.9) |
| Race/Ethnicity | |
| Black | 30 (56.6) |
| White | 19 (35.8) |
| Hispanic | 2 (3.8) |
| Asian | 1 (1.9) |
| Other | 1 (1.9) |
| Annual income (mean ± SD) | 18,523 (±22,872) |
| Federal poverty level (FPL) | |
| <50% FPL | 16 (30.2) |
| 51%–100% FPL | 16 (30.2) |
| 101%–133% FPL | 5 (9.4) |
| 134%–200% FPL | 7 (13.2) |
| >201% FPL | 9 (17.0) |
| Education level | |
| Less than high school | 5 (9.4) |
| High school or equivalent | 30 (56.6) |
| Vocational school | 5 (9.4) |
| College degree | 11 (20.8) |
| More than college | 2 (3.8) |
| Housinga | |
| Current unstable housing | 3 (5.7) |
| Stable housing concerns | 10 (18.9) |
| Stable housing | 40 (75.5) |
| Transportation difficulties | |
| Yes | 15 (28.3) |
| No | 38 (71.7) |
| Internet access | |
| Yes | 44 (83) |
| No | 9 (17) |
| Depressive symptomsb | |
| Yes | 35 (66.0) |
| No | 18 (34) |
| Problem drinkingc | |
| Yes | 13 (24.5) |
| No | 40 (75.5) |
| Drug used | |
| Yes | 12 (22.6) |
| No | 41 (77.4) |
| Berger stigma scalee (mean ± SD) | 103.3 (20.2) |
| Factor 1—Personalized stigma | 43.7 (12.1) |
| Factor 2—Disclosure concerns | 29.9 (5.1) |
| Factor 3—Negative self image | 30.4 (7.7) |
| Factor 4—Concern with public attitudes with HIV | 52.1 (11.4) |
| Time since HIV diagnosis (years; mean ± SD) | 12.1 (±9.5) |
| Currently on antiretroviral therapy | 49 (92.5) |
| Current viral suppression status | |
| Virally suppressed | 41 (77.3) |
| Not virally suppressed | 6 (11.5) |
| I don't know | 5 (9.6) |
Descriptive statistics regarding demographics, socioeconomic status, and HIV-related information are shown for the cohort of Virginia AIDS Drug Assistance Program clients who were surveyed and interviewed.
a
Housing status was categorized by using the Homelessness Screening Clinical Reminder.10
b
Depressive symptoms were assessed by using the Mental Health Inventory-5.11
c
Problem drinking was assessed with the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test.12
d
Drug use was assessed by using a drug use screen.13
e
Stigma was assessed by using the Berger HIV Stigma Scale.14
SD, standard deviation