Table 2 Association between prevalence of NCD risk factors and ART status
Risk | Both n (%) | Patients on ART, n (%) | Patients not on ART, n (%) | χ2 | P-value** |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
LDL (>2.6 mmol/l) | 282/658(42.9) | 173(61.3) | 109(38.7) | 13.68 | p < 0.001 |
HDL (<1.03 mmol/l for Male, < 1.29 for Female) | 473/658(71.9) | 206(43.6) | 267(56.4) | 61.49 | p < 0.001 |
TC (>6.2 mmo/l) | 215/658(32.7) | 154(71.6) | 61(28.4) | 44.3 | p < 0.001 |
Triglycerides (≥2 mmol/l) | 109/658(16.6) | 73(67.0) | 36(33.0) | 10.18 | 0.001 |
Overweight/Obesity (BMI ≥ 25 kg/m2) | 175/671(26.2) | 107(61.1) | 68(38.9) | 6.68 | 0.01 |
Waist circumference (male ≥94 cm/female >80 cm) | 303/650(46.6) | 116(38.3) | 187(61.7) | 15.83 | p < 0.001 |
Aged >40 years | 275/671(41.0) | 174(63.3) | 101(36.7) | 20.67 | p < 0.001 |
1Smoking | 26/671(3.9) | 10(38.5) | 16(61.5) | 2.22 | 0.99 |
2Alcohol | 221/671(32.9) | 106(48.0) | 115(52.0) | 3.04 | 0.048 |
Consumed vegetables/fruits <5Â days in a week | 470/671(70.0) | 240(51.1) | 230(48.9) | 1.81 | 0.104 |
3Never participate on vigorous intensity activity | 321/671(47.8) | 168(52.3) | 153(47.7) | 0.04 | 0.448 |