EXHIBIT 2.
Demographic Characteristics Of Couples And The Decision To Be Tested
| Characteristic | Unadjusted odds ratio | Adjusted odds ratio |
|---|---|---|
| Woman’s agea | 1.28*** | 1.07 |
| Man’s agea | 1.27*** | 1.18*** |
| Duration of unionb | 1.33*** | 1.11 |
| Number of childrenc | 1.24*** | 1.01 |
SOURCE Authors’ analysis of data from the testing centers.
NOTE Adjusted odds ratio means adjusted for the other variables listed in the table.
a
Comparing couples ten years older in age to couples ten years younger.
b
Comparing couples who had been together eight months or less to those who had been together longer.
c
Comparing couples with two or more children to those with fewer or no children.
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