Table 2 Comparison of the baseline characteristics of women with ASCUS+ and NIL at first Pap smear
ASCUS+ (N = 127) | NIL (N = 694) | P | |
|---|---|---|---|
Age (yrs) | 30.9 ± 8.4 | 29.8 ± 7.1 | 0.080 |
Gravidarum ≥ 1 | 102 (80.3) | 592 (85.3) | 0.153 |
Parity ≥ 1 | 93 (73.2) | 526 (75.8) | 0.537 |
Abortion ≥ 1 | 37 (29.1) | 226 (32.6) | 0.446 |
Contraception | |||
Tubal sterilization | 55 (34.3) | 372 (53.6) | 0.076 |
Condom | 50 (39.4) | 237 (34.1) | |
Others | 22 (17.3) | 85 (12.2) | |
Time since assumed infection (yrs) | 7.1 ± 4.1 | 5.9 ± 3.4 | 0.001 # |
Receiving HAART | 74 (58.3) | 321 (46.3) | 0.013 |
Baseline CD4 count < 350 cells/μL | 85 (66.9) | 364 (52.4) | 0.003 |
CD4 count nadir (cells/μL) | 188.9 ± 142.7 | 239.9 ± 182.8 | 0.000 |