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. 2012 Sep;12(3):282–290.

Table 2.

Comparison of factors associated with HIV among all Muslim respondents

Factors HIV HIV Odds ratio 95% CI p-value
Positive Negative
n (%) n (%)
Religiosity
Have Sujda
Yes 6(1) 487(99)
No 22(3) 651(97) 2.74 1.10–6.83 0.024
Fasting
High (≥1 month per year) 21(2) 1,009(98)
Moderate (< 1 month per
year
8(5) 156(95) 2.46 1.07–5.67 0.028
Parental existence
Both parents alive 9(1) 720(99)
One or both died 19(4) 470(94) 3.23 1.45–7.23 0.003
Behavioral factors
Ever had sex during
menstruation
No 15(2) 678(98)
Yes 7(5) 123(95) 2.57 1.02–6.46 0.037
Ever drank alcohol
No 20(2) 980(98)
Yes 9(4) 193(96) 2.28 1.02–5.10 0.038
Risk perception
Chances of having HIV
Low 23(2) 1,110(98)
High(Very likely) 6(9) 60(91) 4.83 1.88–12.37 <0.001