Table 3 Comparison of the baseline characteristics of women with subsequent ASCUS+ and NIL who had a NIL at first Pap smear
ASCUS+ (N = 95) | NIL (N = 349) | P | |
|---|---|---|---|
Age (yrs) | 30.0 ± 8.7 | 30.1 ± 7.0 | 0.901 |
Gravidarum ≥ 1 | 85 (89.5) | 299 (85.7) | 0.337 |
Parity ≥ 1 | 80 (84.2) | 254 (72.8) | 0.022 |
Abortion ≥ 1 | 23 (24.2) | 115 (33.0) | 0.103 |
Contraception | |||
Tubal sterilization | 60 (63.2) | 198 (56.7) | 0.187 |
Condom only | 28 (29.5) | 101 (28.9) | |
Others | 7 (7.4) | 50 (14.3) | |
Time since assumed infection (yrs) | 6.1 ± 2.7 | 5.9 ± 3.0 | 0.661 # |
Receiving HAART | 52 (54.7) | 160 (45.8) | 0.124 |
Baseline CD4 count < 350cells/μL | 59 (62.1) | 169 (48.4) | 0.018 |
CD4 count nadir (cells/μL) | 206.3 ± 149.4 | 244.9 ± 189.1 | 0.067 # |