Table 1.
Baseline characteristics of the full sample and by study arm.
| Total (N=1252) | Protocolized (N= 640) | Clinical Acumen (N=612) | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demographics | ||||
| Mean (SD) age (years) | 40.0 (11.2) | 40.6 (11.0) | 39.3 (11.3) | .057 |
| Male gender | 23.2% | 74.7% | 78.9% | .076 |
| Any secondary education | 18.6% | 17.3% | 19.9% | .239 |
| HIV characteristics | ||||
| Mean (SD) CD4 count (cells/mm3) | 430 (270) | 429 (260) | 426 (248) | .838 |
| On ART | 73.7% | 72.7% | 74.8% | .381 |
| Mean (SD) years since HIV diagnosis | 3.7 (3.4) | 3.8 (3.0) | 3.5 (3.6) | .104 |
| Depression characteristics | ||||
| Mean (SD) PHQ-9 total score | 8.2 (4.34) | 8.2 (4.24) | 8.2 (4.44) | .992 |
| None/minimal: < 5 | 17.7% | 16.6% | 18.8% | |
| Mild: 5–9 | 52.8% | 53.6% | 51.9% | |
| Moderate: 10–14 | 19.5% | 20.2% | 18.7% | |
| Moderately severe: 15–19 | 7.9% | 7.6% | 8.3% | |
| Severe: 20–27 | 2.2% | 2.0% | 2.3% | |
| Clinically depressed (PHQ-9>9) | 29.5% | 29.8% | 29.3% | .851 |