Table 4.
Multivariate association of risk factors for VIA positivity (n = 2,288)
| Variable | OR (95% CI) | Adj. OR (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|
| Age (y) | ||
| 25–29 | 1 | 1 |
| 30–59 | 1.33 (0.99–1.79) | 1.13 (0.83–1.55) |
| 60+ | 2.92 (1.83–4.65) | 2.08 (1.25–3.47) |
| Pap outcome* | ||
| Negative | 1 | 1 |
| Positive | 1.32 (1.04–1.70) | 1.41 (1.00–1.98) |
| Cervical inflammation† | ||
| Absent | 1 | 1 |
| Present | 2.86 (2.21–3.70) | 4.3 (3.16–5.86) |
| Gynecologist‡ | ||
| 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 4 | 3.85 (2.43–6.10) | 2.59 (1.61–4.16) |
| 5 | 11.23 (6.99–18.02) | 13.79 (8.43–22.57) |
| 6 | 5.37 (3.22–8.96) | 6.13 (3.62–10.38) |
| 7 | 2.62 (1.46–4.71) | 2.13 (1.17–3.89) |
| 8 | 1.06 (0.40–2.83) | 1.04 (0.39–2.83) |
NOTE: Data were mutually adjusted for all the variables in the model; 43 dropped due to missing data.
Abbreviations: OR, odds ratio; 95% CI, 95% confidence interval.
*
Pap smear negative, normal/reactive atypia; positive, ASC-US or more severe diagnosis.
†
Cervical inflammation indicates erythema, edema, or bleeds on contact.
‡
Gynecologist no. 3 saw <10 patients, none of whom were VIA positive, and was therefore excluded from this analysis.