Table 4.
Univariate predictors of unprotected sex among African American, Hispanic, and White YMSM (significance <0.20 bolded)
Predictor | African American (n = 69) | Hispanic (n = 64) | White (n = 56) |
---|---|---|---|
Ageb | 0.678 | 0.060 | 0.373 |
Born in the USa | 0.128 | 0.822 | 0.384 |
In long-term relationshipa | 0.122 | 0.141 | 0.909 |
Received public aida | 0.867 | 0.414 | 0.736 |
Ever kicked out of home for having sex with men | 0.060 | 0.879 | 0.593 |
Ever spent night in sheltera | 0.268 | 0.528 | 0.593 |
Ever used alcohola | 0.977 | -c | -c |
Ever used marijuanaa | 0.449 | 0.232 | 0.390 |
Ever used street drugsa | 0.036 | 0.728 | 0.117 |
Multi-ethnic identity measureb | 0.185 | 0.026 | 0.720 |
Identification and involvement with the gay communityb | 0.390 | 0.621 | 0.641 |
Age at initiation of sexual behaviorb | 0.067 | 0.005 | 0.080 |
Chi-square test, p-values reported
t-est, p-values reported
Not reported because all participants reporting unprotected sex also alcohol use