Table 7.
Socio-demographic and clinical factors associated with FSW types (seater vs. roamer).
| Characteristics | Adj. odds ratio (95% CI) | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | ||
| <25 | ref | |
| 25–35 | 1.20 (1.00, 1.43) | 0.047 |
| > 35 | 2.05 (1.48, 2.83) | 0.000 |
| Age first sold sex | ||
| <25 | ref | |
| 25–34 | 1.47 (1.20, 1.80) | 0.000 |
| 35 and above | 1.62 (1.01, 2.58) | 0.045 |
| HIV | ||
| Negative | ref | |
| Positive | 1.14 (0.82, 1.58) | 0.431 |
| Average number of sexual partners per week | ||
| <11 | ref | |
| 11–20 | 1.42 (1.17, 1.72) | 0.000 |
| >20 | 1.66 (1.29, 2.13) | 0.000 |
| Consistent condom use with paying clients | ||
| Always | ref | |
| Almost every time | 0.79 (0.62, 1.02) | 0.066 |
| Sometimes | 0.54 (0.42, 0.68) | 0.000 |
| Never | 0.49 (0.31, 0.77) | 0.002 |
| Most recent condom use | ||
| Yes | ref | |
| No | 1.27 (1.09, 1.48) | 0.002 |
| Education | ||
| No education | ref | |
| Completed primary | 0.73 (0.54, 0.99) | 0.042 |
| Some secondary | 0.74 (0.57, 0.97) | 0.027 |
Final adjusted model included only variables that showed public health significance at 5% level. HIV was included in the model priori.