Table 2.
Unadjusted and adjusted odds ratios (ORs) and 95% confidence intervals (95%CI's) for the relationship between individual-level, interpersonal and sex work environment factors and homelessness among street-based FSWs in Vancouver
| Characteristic | Unadjusted Odds Ratio (95% CI) | Adjusted Odds Ratio (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|
| Individual Sociodemographic Factors | ||
| Age | 0.94 (0.92-0.97) | 0.95 (0.93-0.98) |
| Aboriginal† (vs. non-aboriginal) | 1.14 (0.73-1.76) | |
| Education | ||
| Less than high school completion | Reference | |
| High school graduate† | 1.32 (0.55-3.15) | |
| Education, any college/university† | 1.70 (0.62-4.64) | |
| Drug Use Patterns | ||
| Cocaine Injection*† | 1.17 (0.80-1.69) | |
| Heroin Injection* | 1.49 (1.03-2.15) | 1.16 (0.76-1.79) |
| Crystal methamphetamine use * | 2.21 (1.26-3.87) | 1.57 (0.91-2.71) |
| Intensive, Daily Crack Cocaine Smoking* | 1.65 (1.19-2.30) | 1.65 (1.11-2.45) |
| Social/Interpersonal Factors | ||
| Receptive sharing of used syringe/pipe† | 0.32 (0.02-0.66) | |
| Number of clients per week (10+)* | 1.69 (1.12-2.54) | 1.68 (1.05-2.69) |
| Consistent condom use by clients*† | 1.01 (0.62-1.65) | |
| Physical/sexual violence by client *† | 1.13 (0.72-1.79) | |
| Physical violence by intimate partner*† | 1.34 (0.93-1.93) | |
| Sexual violence by intimate partner * | 1.99 (1.03-3.83) | 2.14 (1.06-4.35) |
| Physical Work Environment Factors | ||
| Primarily solicits clients on main streets/commercial areas*† | 1.18 (0.77-1.80) | |
| Primarily services clients in outdoor public spaces (streets, alleys, parks)* | 1.81 (1.29-2.54) | 1.52 (1.00-2.31) |
* = last 6 months
†Variable not entered into logistic model.