Table 2.
Factors Associated with Individual Collection of HIV Test Results Among Men and Women (15-64 Years) in the 2007 Kenya AIDS Indicator Survey
| Characteristic | Unadjusted Odds Ratio (95% CI) | p-Value | Adjusted Odds Ratio (95% CI)1 | p-Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sex | ||||
| Male | 1.0 | -- | 1.0 | -- |
| Female | 1.01 (0.93-1.10) | 0.8351 | 1.01 (0.93-1.11) | 0.7860 |
| Age group | ||||
| 15-24 | 1.0 | -- | 1.0 | -- |
| 25-29 | 0.94 (0.84-1.06) | 0.2996 | 0.95 (0.83-1.10) | 0.5104 |
| 30-39 | 1.12 (1.00-1.26) | 0.0463 | 1.04 (0.89-1.22) | 0.5887 |
| 40-49 | 1.55 (1.38-1.75) | <.0001 | 1.36 (1.14-1.63) | 0.0005 |
| 50-59 | 1.48 (1.27-1.73) | <.0001 | 1.25 (1.02-1.53) | 0.0293 |
| 60-64 | 1.97 (1.60-2.44) | <.0001 | 1.61 (1.23-2.11) | 0.0005 |
| Residence | ||||
| Urban | 1.0 | -- | 1.0 | -- |
| Rural | 3.03 (2.17-4.21) | <.0001 | 1.80 (1.24-2.61) | 0.0020 |
| Province | ||||
| Nairobi | 1.0 | -- | 1.0 | -- |
| Central | 4.78 (3.08-7.44) | <.0001 | 2.55 (1.48-4.40) | 0.0008 |
| Coast | 4.65 (2.91-7.43) | <.0001 | 2.93 (1.70-5.04) | 0.0001 |
| Eastern | 9.23 (6.02-14.15) | <.0001 | 4.66 (2.71-8.02) | <.0001 |
| North Eastern | 21.58 (9.40-49.53) | <.0001 | 7.98 (2.92-21.79) | <.0001 |
| Nyanza | 5.14 (3.30-8.01) | <.0001 | 2.59 (1.47-4.58) | 0.0010 |
| Rift Valley | 6.08 (4.05-9.13) | <.0001 | 3.35 (1.94-5.79) | <.0001 |
| Western | 6.38 (4.11-9.91) | <.0001 | 3.22 (1.84-5.64) | <.0001 |
| Willingness to be tested for HIV at home | ||||
| No/Don’t know/Unsure | 1.0 | -- | 1.0 | -- |
| Yes | 1.16 (1.01-1.34) | 0.0421 | 1.20 (1.04-1.39) | 0.0146 |
| Knowledge of HIV status | ||||
| Correct knowledge of HIV status | 1.0 | -- | 1.0 | -- |
| Incorrect knowledge, HIV- infected | 0.86 (0.71-1.06) | 0.1549 | 0.75 (0.61-0.93) | 0.0080 |
| Incorrect knowledge, HIV uninfected | 1.26 (1.12-1.41) | <.0001 | 0.94 (0.84-1.04) | 0.2436 |
| Not willing to disclose status | 1.73 (1.11-2.69) | 0.0152 | 1.16 (0.76-1.78) | 0.4792 |
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Multivariate model controlled for all other variables in Table 2. Marital status, education, wealth index, accepting attitudes towards persons living with HIV/AIDS and unprotected last sex with a partner of unknown or known HIV discordant status in the past 12 months were included in the model and were insignificant.