Table 5.
Results of the multivariable mixed effects model for factors associated with consistent condom use with sex workers (195 participants; 303 partnerships)
| Parameter | β | OR | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intercept | –3.07 | ||
| Participant HIV status (positive vs. negative) | –1.07 | 0.43 | (0.30; 0.76) |
| Post-secondary education (reference: less than post-secondary education) | 1.00 | 2.20 | (1.04; 5.11) |
| Participant’s age at the time of relationship (≥15 vs.<15) | 3.09 | 11.41* | (1.18; 110.81) |
| Believing partner has HIV or AIDS (reference: No) | |||
| Yes | 1.96 | 4.70** | (1.28; 10.35) |
| Don’t know | 0.63 | 1.64 | (0.81; 2.70) |
| Practicing receptive oral sex with this partner (reference: No) | –1.93 | 0.22* | (0.07; 0.80) |
| A single sexual encounter with this partner (reference: more than one sexual encounter) | 0.98 | 2.16* | (1.18; 4.02) |
| Intraclass Correlation Coefficient (ICC) | 0.35** |
P < 0.05
P < 0.01