Characteristic | Number (%) |
---|---|
Gender | Â |
   Male | 21 (55%) |
   Female | 16 (42%) |
   Transgendered | 1 (3%) |
Age | 41 years old (range: 27–58 years) |
Identified with particular ethnic group | 23 (60%)** |
Nadir CD4 count < 200 cells/mm3 | 19 (50%) |
Diagnosed Prior to 1996 | 17 (45%) |
Experienced an HIV-related illness | 11 (73%)*†|
Currently Taking HIV Medications | 25 (66%) |
Currently Working | 6 (40%)* (3 full-time, 3 part-time) |
Self Rated Health Status | Â |
   Poor | 0 (0%) |
   Fair | 2 (5%) |
   Good | 16 (42%) |
   Very Good | 15 (39%) |
   Excellent | 5 (14%) |
HIV Symptom Index | Â |
   Median Number of Symptoms Present | 15/20 (IQR: 8–18) |
   Median Number of Bothersome Symptoms | 13/20 (IQR: 8–18)^ |