Table 1.
Demographic Characteristics of Study Participants.a
| Characteristic | Mean (min-max) or Number (%) |
|---|---|
| Gender | |
| Male | 14 (58%) |
| Female | 10 (42%) |
| Mean age | 57 years (50-73) |
| Mean time since diagnosis | 18 years (6-30) |
| CD4 count >400 | 19 (79%) |
| Undetectable viral load | 18 (75%) |
| HIV symptom index | |
| Median number of symptoms present | 12.5/20 (IQRb: 9-18) |
| Median number of bothersome symptoms present | 10.5/20 (IQRb: 6.25-13.5) |
| Marital status | |
| Single | 12 (50%) |
| Married or living with partner | 6 (25%) |
| Divorced or widowed | 6 (25%) |
| Financial situation | |
| Difficulty making ends meet | 7 (29.2%) |
| Just enough to get along | 12 (50%) |
| Comfortable | 4 (16.7%) |
| Estimated gross family annual incomec | |
| Less than $10 000 | 4 (16.7%) |
| $10 000 to less than $40 000 | 15 (65.2%) |
| $40 000 to less than $70 000 | 2 (8.7%) |
| $70 000 or more | 2 (8.7%) |
| Current employment status | |
| Work full- or part-time | 5 (20.8%) |
| On disability | 13 (54.2%) |
| Retired | 4 (16.7%) |
| Unemployed, seeking work | 2 (8.3%) |
aN = 24.
bInter Quartile Range.
cCAD.