Table 3.
Multivariable logistic regression analysis of factors associated with selling sex as an adolescent among adult female sex worker study participants in five cities in Cameroon, 2015–2016
| aOR | 95% CI | p-value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age at the time of the study (continuous) | 0.81 | 0.78, 0.84 | < 0.001 |
| Completed primary school or higher | 0.49 | 0.33, 0.74 | 0.001 |
| Always used condoms with clients | 0.58 | 0.42, 0.80 | 0.001 |
| Was forced to have sex in the past 6 months | 1.74 | 1.15, 2.63 | 0.009 |
| Past 12 months tested for HIV | 0.71 | 0.53, 0.96 | 0.024 |
| Past 12 months tested for STIs | 0.65 | 0.44, 0.96 | 0.029 |
| Past 12 months pain or burning sensation when urinating | 1.50 | 1.08, 2.10 | 0.016 |
| Past 12 months genital warts | 1.78 | 1.08, 2.94 | 0.023 |
HIV = human immunodeficiency virus; STIs = sexually transmitted infections; CI = confidence interval; aOR = adjusted odds ratio