Table 2.
Final multivariable model of HIV accounting for egos' characteristics only.
| Characteristics | OR estimate | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Timing of interview | ||
| After group counseling (ref.) | 1.00 | – |
| Before group counseling | 1.93 | 1.15–3.24 |
| Job | ||
| Employed (ref.) | 1.00 | – |
| Unemployed | 0.98 | 0.56–1.71 |
| Retired | 4.58 | 1.45–14.42 |
| Other | 0.43 | 0.19–1.02 |
| Monthly family income (R$)a | ||
| ≤240.00 (ref.) | 1.00 | – |
| 240.00–466.67 | 0.82 | 0.47–1.42 |
| >466.67 | 0.51 | 0.28–0.93 |
| Sexual orientation | ||
| Heterosexual (ref.) | 1.00 | – |
| MSM | 7.00 | 4.24–11.56 |
| Number of regular and casual partners | 0.81 (1 higher) | 0.69–0.95 |
| Sex in exchange for money or drugs | ||
| No (reference) | 1.00 | – |
| Yes | 2.78 | 0.96–8.07 |
| Use of any drug | ||
| No (ref.) | 1.00 | – |
| Yes | 0.44 | 0.21–0.92 |
| Risk perception for the prior year | 1.12 (1 unit) | 1.04–1.21 |
CI, confidence interval; OR, odds ratio.
a
R$ 466.67 ≈ US$ 220.