Table 1.
Demographic and clinical characteristics of the study groups
| Characteristic a | MSM engaging in CRAI (n = 41) | Men not engaging in AI (n = 21) | p‐Valueb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age in years (25th, 75th) | 28.0 (26.0, 34.0) | 24.0 (24.0, 30.0) | 0.02 |
| Race n (%) | |||
| White | 33 (80.5) | 14 (66.7) | – |
| Black | 6 (14.6) | 2 (9.5) | – |
| Other | 2 (4.9) | 5 (23.8) | 0.11 |
| Lubricant use n (%) | 39 (95.1) | NA | – |
| Enema use n (%) | 18 (43.9) | NA | – |
| Median CRAI episodes in previous month (25th, 75th) | 5.00 (5.00, 8.00) | NA | – |
Abbreviations: AI, anal intercourse; CRAI, condomless receptive anal intercourse; MSM, men who have sex with men.
a
These variables were measured at study visit 1.
b
p‐Values represent Wilcoxon rank‐sum test for continuous variables and the Fisher's exact test for categorical variables.