Table 3b.
Independent risk factors for recent HBV infection in males
| Variable | Adjusted odds ratios | Lower 95% confidence limit | Upper 95% confidence limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sexual orientation | |||
| Heterosexual | 1.00 | — | — |
| Homosexual / bisexual | 7.97 | 2.24 | 28.34 |
| Injury in past 6 months | |||
| No | 1.00 | — | — |
| Yes | 6.13 | 1.02 | 36.79 |
| Advised by health care worker to be tested for HBV | |||
| No | 1.00 | — | — |
| Yes | 5.26 | 1.71 | 16.19 |
| Race | |||
| Black | 1.00 | — | — |
| Other | 2.75 | 0.83 | 9.09 |
| Having medical aid | |||
| Yes | 1.00 | — | — |
| No | 3.09 | 0.13 | 7.70 |
| Number of male sexual partners in the last 6 months | |||
| Zero | 1.00 | — | — |
| One | 2.55 | 1.04 | 6.25 |
| Two or more | 3.59 | 0.93 | 13.80 |
| HBV vaccinated | |||
| No | 1.00 | — | — |
| Yes | 1.03 | 0.25 | 4.21 |
HBV: hepatitis B virus.