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African Journal of Urology

Table 1 Severity of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) among HIV-positive patients experiencing LUTS

From: Investigating bothersome lower urinary tract symptoms among people living with HIV on antiretroviral therapy: prevalence, influencing factors, and quality-of-life implications

Variable

Frequency

Mean IPSS

IPSS range

Overall

279

7.48 ± 5.75

1–32

Mild LUTS

167

3.92 ± 1.92

1–7

Moderate LUTS

97

10.96 ± 2.64

8–19

Severe LUTS

15

24.57 ± 3.70

20–32

  1. LUTS lower urinary tract symptoms, IPSS International Prostate Symptom Score
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