Table 1 Profile of 138 ART-naïve and 138 first-line ART treated individuals in Yaounde, Cameroon
Characteristics | First-line ART-treated (n = 138) | ART-naïve (n = 138) | p |
|---|---|---|---|
Men, n (%) | 48 (34.8) | 60 (43.5) | 0.139 |
Residence, urban, n (%) | 125 (90.6) | 128 (92.8) | 0.513 |
Mean age, years (SD) | 40.6 (8.7) | 38.7 (8.7) | 0.069 |
Mean BMI, kg/m2 (SD) | 24.6 (4.7) | 23.0 (3.6) | 0.001 |
Median CD4 lymphocytes count, per mm3 (IQR) | 333 (206-459.3) | 274.5 (159-408.3) | 0.016 |
Mean duration on ART, months (SD) Active tuberculosis Past history of tuberculosis | 30.2 (13.1) 0 55(39.6) | NA 68 (49.3) 0 | NA NA NA |