Table 1 Distribution of socio-demographic factors in cases and controls
Variable (n) | Case n (%) | Control n (%) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
Sex | p = 0.111 | ||
 Male (342) | 160 (43.6) | 182 (49.5) | |
 Female (393) | 207 (56.4) | 186 (50.5) | |
Site | p = 0.941 | ||
 Urban (415) | 208 (56.5) | 207 (56.3) | |
 Rural (321) | 160 (43.5) | 161 (43.7) | |
Age | p = 0.374 | ||
 5–11 years (389) | 202 (57.6) | 187 (54.2) | |
 12– 17 years (307) | 149 (42.4) | 158 (45.8) | |
Education level | p = 0.371 | ||
 No formal education (13) | 9 (2.5) | 4 (1.1) | |
 Primary (648) | 323 (88.0) | 325 (88.8) | |
 Secondary (72) | 35 (9.5) | 37 (10.1) | |
Socio-economic status | p = 0.459 | ||
 Low (332) | 171 (46.5) | 161 (43.8) | |
 High (404) | 197 (53.5) | 207 (56.2) | |
Mean CD4 count at baseline | 947.04 | 944.02 | p = 0.939 |