TABLE 2.
Predictors of HIV Testing Among 150 Adolescents Aged 11 to 21 yr Evaluated For an STI At an Academic Ambulatory Care Facility, Baltimore, July 2003 to June 2004
| Predictor Variable | HIV Tested, N (%) | OR | 95% CI | AOR* | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STI | |||||
| STI at the visit | 37 (54) | 2.4 | 1.3−4.8 | 2.4† | 1.0−5.5 |
| None | 26 (32) | 1.0 | |||
| Number of partners | |||||
| Multiple | 12 (80) | 6.9 | 1.8−26.2 | 5.8† | 1.4−25 |
| One | 38 (37) | 1.0 | |||
| Risk reduction | |||||
| Counseling | 68 (61) | 2.8 | 1.0−4.9 | 1.7 | 0.6−4.9 |
| No counseling | 14 (36) | 1.0 | |||
| Provider | |||||
| Specialty | 32 (55) | 2.1 | 1.1−4.2 | 2.8† | 1.2−6.7 |
| Resident | 31 (36) | 1.0 |
Adjusted for age, gender and insurance status.
P <0.05.