Table 3 Changes in haemoglobin levels, MCV, MCH and RBC
Characteristic N = 337 | Baseline median no (%) or (IQR) | 6 months after initiation of HAART no (IQR) | Median change | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Hb (g/dl) | 10.6 (9.4–11.6) | 11.5 (10.5–12.4) | 0.9 | <0.0001 |
MCV (fl) | 75.9 (68.0–82.3) | 89.2 (80.0–97.6) | 13.2 | <0.0001 |
MCH (pg) | 24.3 (21.5–27.5) | 29.1 (25.8–32.1) | 4.9 | <0.0001 |
RBC (m/mm3) | 4.3 (3.8–5.0) | 4.0 (3.6–4.3) | 0.3 | 0.27 |