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. 2014 Nov 17;9(11):e111063. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0111063

Table 3. Associations between HIV infection and demographic and behavioural indicators in Mpumalanga Men's Study.

Measure Gert Sibande (N = 307) Ehlanzeni (N = 298)
Adj % (95% CI) Adj % (95% CI)
Age
18–24 17.9 (10.6–23.9) 9.1 (4.6–13.9)
25+ 57.8 (43.1–72.9)*** 34.5 (20.5–56.0)***
Sexual Identity
Gay/Trans/Woman 39.3 (26.1–48.2) 13.8 (8.3–21.7)
Bisexual 20.2 (11.4–28.8) 21.3 (10.5–31.2)
None Reported NC 14.4 (0.0–34.9)
Current Regular Female Partner 20.7 (8.3–28.1) 13.4 (1.0–14.6)
Male Partners
Current regular male partner 35.0 (27.1–46.4)** 15.0 (8.8–23.3)
Past regular male partners 16.1 (7.2–30.5) 6.8 (0.0–21.1)
Never had a regular male partner 7.6 (0.5–20.2) 24.5 (8.6–40.2)
Transactional Sex
Received money, goods, services 29.50 (15.2–49.5) 13.5 (2.9–39.6)
Provided money, goods, services 42.70 (16.8–70.4) NC
Condom Use with Male Partner (6 months)
Consistent 26.6 (19.2–35.3) 26.7 (17.2–34.3)*
Inconsistent 38.1 (18.1–64.2)* 11.6 (6.0–19.9)
Alcohol Consumption
"Heavy drinkers" 30.8 (18.2–39.7) 18.2 (8.–27.5)
Never drank heavily 22.4 (9.8–35.4) 18.7 (10.2–31.3)
Marijuana Use (6 Months) 14.4 (2.7–30.3) NC
IPV with Male Partners 40.4 (28.9–50.9)* NC
Negative Result on Last HIV Test 16.2 (8.8–22.9) 14.3 (3.5–17.0)

*p<0.05, **p<0.01, ***p<0.001 NC  =  Not calculated due to small cell size.