Table 2.
Characteristics of children included in the study.
| Variable | Summary Statistic | Total N |
|---|---|---|
| Age in years, median (IQR) | 9.0 (5.0–12.0) | 93 |
| Male, N (%) | 48 (51.6) | 93 |
| Symptoms at diagnosis, Yes N (%) | 56 (65.9) | 85 |
| CD4 count, median (IQR) cells/mm3 | 319 (141–615) | 41 |
| Plasma viral load in log10 copies/mL of, median (IQR) | 4.3 (3.7–4.9) | 83 |
| Weight for age Z-score, Median (IQR), Z-score | −1.2 (−2.7–(−0.7)) | 53 * |
| Height for age Z-score, Median (IQR) | −1.6 (−2.6–(−0.7)) | 82 |
| Body mass index Z-score, Median (IQR) | −1.1 (−2.2–(−0.1)) | 82 |
IQR—interquartile range; normal weight, height, and body mass index Z scores range from −2 to +2. Z-scores between −2 and −3 indicate moderate undernutrition while Z-scores below −3 indicate severe malnutrition. * Weight-for-age Z score was not calculated for some children as the age and/or weight were out of range while using the World Health Organization (WHO) Anthro or AnthroPlus software (https://www.who.int/childgrowth/software/en/).