Table 2.
Various criteria for metabolic syndrome by ART status (n = 182).
| Criteria for MS | On ART (n = 123) | ART naïve (n = 59) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
| n (%) | n (%) | ||
| Presence of abdominal obesity | 52 (42.3) | 13 (22.0) | 0.008 |
| Elevated fasting TG or drug treatment for elevated TG | 56 (45.5) | 31 (52.5) | 0.37 |
| Low HDL-C or on drug treatment for reduced HDL-C | 73 (59.3) | 51 (86.4) | <0.001 |
| Elevated SBP/DBP ≥ 130/85 mmHg or receiving drug treatment | 42 (34.1) | 10 (16.9) | 0.01 |
| Elevated FPG or drug treatment for elevated glucose | 66 (53.7) | 20 (33.9) | 0.01 |
TG, triglycerides; HDL-C, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol; SBP, systolic blood pressure; DBP, diastolic blood pressure; FPG, fasting plasma glucose.