TABLE 1: Factors associated with lifetime syphilis among recyclable waste collectors in Central Brazil.
| Variables | Prevalence of syphilis (%) | OR (95% CI) | Adjusted OR (95% CI) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | ||||
| ≤ 35 | 3/162 | 1.85 | 1 | 1 |
| 36-45 | 9/49 | 18.37 | 11.92 (3.08-46.08) | 7.68 (1.56-37.65) |
| 46-70 | 10/67 | 14.93 | 9.30 (2.47-34.98) | 4.95 (1.06-23.13) |
| Schooling (years) | ||||
| 5-12 | 6/197 | 3.05 | 1 | 1 |
| 1-4 | 11/57 | 19.30 | 7.65 (2.67-21.65) | 4.09 (1.10-15.17) |
| Illiterate | 5/24 | 20.83 | 8.88 (2.34-30.04) | 3.39 (0.73-15.54) |
| Monthly income | ||||
| > 376 USD | 11/213 | 5.16 | 1 | - |
| ≤ 376 USD | 11/65 | 16.92 | 3.74 (1.54-9.09) | - |
| History of STI a | ||||
| No | 11/246 | 4.47 | 1 | 1 |
| Yes | 11/31 | 35.48 | 11.75 (4.53-30.45) | 10.89 (3.37-35.16) |
| Wound/genital reported during lifetime a | ||||
| No | 14/239 | 5.86 | 1 | - |
| Yes | 8/36 | 22.22 | 4.59 (1.77-11.91) | - |
| Wound/genital reported in the last 12 months a | ||||
| No | 17/256 | 6.64 | 1 | - |
| Yes | 5/20 | 25.00 | 4.68 (1.52-14.44) | - |
CI: confidence interval; OR: odds ratio; STI: sexually transmitted infection. aThe total represents the number of individuals who answered the question.