Table 3.
Multivariable correlates of HIV disclosure among HIV-positive MSM in Asia (N = 416)
| Non-disclosed vs. Disclosed | ||
|---|---|---|
|
| ||
| OR (95% CI) | AOR (95% CI)a | |
| Relationship status | ||
| Regular partner | 1 | 1 |
| Non-regular partner | 2.27 (1.49, 3.45)** | 1.91 (1.03, 3.53)* |
| Main way meeting partner | ||
| Internet | 1 | 1 |
| Bar/Dance party/Gym/Friend | 0.51 (0.24, 1.05) | 0.73 (0.27, 1.96) |
| Public cruising/Sex party/Gay sauna | 1.85 (1.13, 3.05)* | 1.09 (0.54, 2.19) |
| Number of partners | ||
| One | 1 | 1 |
| 2–5 | 1.79 (0.97, 3.30) | 1.84 (0.77, 4.38) |
| 6–10 | 2.03 (0.99, 4.17) | 1.70 (0.59, 4.96) |
| More than 11 | 2.29 (1.16, 4.53)* | 2.33 (0.82, 6.64) |
| HIV disclosure from partner | ||
| All/Some | 1 | 1 |
| None | 25.24 (13.55, 47.02)** | 37.13 (17.22, 80.07)** |
| Drug before sex | ||
| Never | 1 | 1 |
| Once or a few times | 0.74 (0.45, 1.20) | 1.36 (0.64, 2.89) |
| At least monthly | 0.44 (0.23, 0.83)* | 0.93 (0.34, 2.55) |
| Every week | 1.12 (0.34, 3.63) | 6.48 (0.99, 42.50)* |
| Time of diagnosis | ||
| >=5 years ago | 1 | 1 |
| Between 1–5 years ago | 1.58 (0.96, 2.59) | 2.23 (1.05, 4.74)* |
| Within the past 12 months | 1.62 (0.93, 2.81) | 1.92 (0.79, 4.63) |
| Viral load | ||
| Undetectable | 1 | 1 |
| Detectable | 1.05 (0.67, 1.64) | 0.99 (0.51, 1.93) |
| DK/Unsure | 1.95 (1.05, 3.63)* | 2.80 (1.00, 7.83)* |
| Main source of support | ||
| Government HIV clinic | 1 | 1 |
| Family/friends/partner | 0.46 (0.24, 0.87)* | 0.52 (0.21, 1.26) |
| Social services/support group/NGO | 0.48 (0.21, 1.10) | 0.56 (0.16, 1.93) |
| Doctor | 0.20 (0.05, 0.77)* | 0.31 (0.05, 2.11) |
| Other | 0.46 (0.20, 1.06) | 0.46 (0.14, 1.47) |
Note:
*
p < .05;
**
p < .01.
a
Adjusted for country of residence, age, educational level, employment status, and sexual orientation.