Table 3.
Characteristics associated with HPV clearance among 151 HPV-positive women (multivariable analysis)
| Variables | Adjusted RR (CI95%)* |
|---|---|
|
Age (years) |
|
| >25 |
1 |
| ≤25 |
0.9 (0.5-1.5) |
|
Smoking |
|
| Yes |
1 |
| No |
2.2 (1.1-5.0) |
|
Mode of delivery |
|
| Cesarean section |
|
| Vaginal |
1.1 (0.6-1.9) |
|
HIV status |
|
| Positive |
1 |
| Negative |
1.0 (0.6-1.7) |
|
Nature of HPV infection | |
| Subclinical/clinical |
1 |
| HPV-positive |
1.4 (0.7-2.7) |
|
HPV type |
|
| High risk |
1 |
| Low risk | 1.4 (0.9-2.3) |
Ribeirão Preto, 2007-2010.
RR: Relative risk; CI95%: Confidence interval 95%.
*Adjusted for all variables listed in table.