Table 2 Risk factors influencing absorption of vitamin D and calcium among 98 HIV-infected subjects, by gender.
Females (n.) | (%) | Males (n.) | (%) | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sun exposure | |||||
Yes | 14 | 43.75 | 34 | 51.52 | 0.471 |
No | 18 | 56.25 | 32 | 48.48 | |
Smoking | |||||
Yes | 6 | 18.75 | 21 | 31.82 | 0.174 |
No | 26 | 81.25 | 45 | 68.18 | |
Alcohol consumption | |||||
Yes | 2 | 6.25 | 22 | 33.3 | 0.003 |
No | 30 | 93.75 | 44 | 66.7 | |
HAART | |||||
Yes | 29 | 90.63 | 48 | 72.73 | 0.043 |
No | 3 | 9.38 | 18 | 27.27 | |
T CD4 cells count | |||||
≤350 cells/ul | 6 | 6.12 | 8 | 8.16 | 0.322 |
>350 cells/ul | 26 | 26.53 | 58 | 59.18 | |
HIV plasma viral load | |||||
<50 copies/mL | 24 | 75 | 44 | 66.67 | 0.401 |
>50 copies/mL | 8 | 25 | 22 | 33.33 | |
