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Table 2 Sociodemographic and background characteristics of participants - Study 2 (N = 41)

From: Understanding long-term HIV survivorship among African American/Black and Latinx persons living with HIV in the United States: a qualitative exploration through the lens of symbolic violence

 

Mean (SD) or %

Age in years

49.3 (9.05)

 Age range in years

23–62

Male sex

78.0

 If male, cisgender and heterosexual

62.5

 If male, cisgender and sexual minority

34.4

Transgender

3.1

African American/Black race (non-Latinx)

78.0

Latinx ethnicity

19.5

In a long-term relationship

34.1

High school graduate/GED or higher

82.9

Working full-time or part-time off-the-books or on-the-books

17.1

Ran out of funds for necessities monthly or more in the past year

48.8

Food insecurity often or sometimes in past year

85.4

Stable housing (has his/her own home or apartment, including funded by government programs or benefits)

48.8

HIV History and Health Status Indicators

 Years living with HIV

18.5 (7.57)

 Range of years living with HIV (min, max)

3.00, 33.0

Taken ART in the past

100

Number of times stopped and started ART in the past

11.3 (18.5)

Longest time on ART in the past (in months)

44.2 (64.3)

On ART with good adherence at interview

60

Participated in substance use treatment in the past

78.0

Moderate-to-high risk of alcohol problems

61.0

Moderate-to-high risk of cannabis problems

65.9

Moderate-to-high risk of other drug problems

73.2

Covered by health insurance or a health plan

95.1

Received health care for HIV in past year

95.1

Self-reported health status good or better

41.5