Table 4.
Multivariate results examining relationship between sexual health/behavior and HPV vaccine initiation by gender
| Females | Males | |
|---|---|---|
| Predictora | OR (95% CI) | OR (95% CI) |
| Sexual Orientation (heterosexual vs. other) | 1.43 (.98, 2.09) | .82 (.31, 2.15) |
| Lifetime Sexual Activity (yes vs. no) | 2.01 (1.55, 2.61) | 1.37 (.77, 2.42) |
| Lifetime Partnersb | ||
| Two-Three vs. One | 1.50 (1.08, 2.10) | 1.49 (.47, 4.68) |
| Four+ vs. One | 1.60 (1.16, 2.20) | 4.61 (1.73, 12.27) |
| HIV Test (yes vs. no) | 1.46 (1.14, 1.87) | 2.95 (1.72, 5.04) |
a
Each sexual health/behavior factor was examined in a separate logistic regression model. All sociodemographic variables (age, race, ethnicity, marital status, school enrollment, and religious service attendance) were included in each model.
b
Among those who have been sexually active