Table 2 Bivariable analysis of predictor variables
From: Poor follow-up rates at a self-pay northern Indian tertiary AIDS clinic
Characteristic | Continued Care (N = 30) | Lost to Follow Up (N = 63) | P-Value |
|---|---|---|---|
Age in years, Mean +/- SD | 37.2 +/- 9.2 | 33.0 +/- 7.1 | 0.04 |
Sex, females, n (%) | 7 (23.3%) | 12 (19%) | 0.78 |
Distance from clinic in hours, Mean +/- SD | 4.2 +/- 5 | 7.7 +/- 8.8 | 0.02 |
Monthly Household Income in Rs and $, Median (IQR) | Rs.5000 (3000 to 5500) US$114 (68 to 125) | Rs.2500 (2000 to 3500) US$57 (45 to 80) | 0.0006 |
Median CD4 Count at ARV initiation in cells/μL (IQR) | 129.5 (67.0 to 179.0) | 72 (41 to 129) | 0.005 |
Median Time of Follow-Up in Months (IQR) | 33.9+/-15.5 | 7+/-8.4 | <0.0001 |