Table 2. Adjusted odds ratios (and 95% confidence intervals) for having tested in the past 6 months, perceiving zero risk of HIV infection, and reporting high confidence in staying HIV-negative, among MSM of unknown or negative HIV sero-status (N=906).
| Independent variables | Tested in the past 6 months OR (95%CI) | Zero perceived risk of HIV infection OR (95%CI) | High confidence in staying HIV-negative OR (95%CI) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | |||
| 18-24 | 1.00 (reference) | 1.00 (reference) | 1.00 (reference) |
| 25-34 | 0.78 (0.54, 1.14) | 0.87 (0.59, 1.27) | 0.61 (0.43, 0.88)** |
| 35-44 | 0.89 (0.56, 1.41) | 0.84 (0.52, 1.35) | 0.54 (0.34, 0.84)** |
| 45 and above | 0.80 (0.52, 1.22) | 0.96 (0.63, 1.46) | 0.55 (0.37, 0.83)** |
| Race | |||
| Non-Hispanic White | 1.00 (reference) | 1.00 (reference) | 1.00 (reference) |
| Non-Hispanic Other | 1.09 (0.68, 1.74) | 1.10 (0.68, 1.77) | 1.38 (0.87, 2.19) |
| Hispanic | 1.13 (0.74, 1.71) | 1.01 (0.65, 1.56) | 0.64 (0.43, 0.97)** |
| Education | |||
| High school or less | 1.00 (reference) | 1.00 (reference) | 1.00 (reference) |
| Some college or 2-year degree | 1.22 (0.83, 1.82) | 0.90 (0.62, 1.32) | 1.07 (0.74, 1.54) |
| College or higher | 1.62 (1.08, 2.45)* | 0.67 (0.44, 1.00)* | 1.04 (0.70, 1.53) |
| Employment | |||
| Part-time | 1.00 (reference) | 1.00 (reference) | 1.00 (reference) |
| Full-time | 1.34 (0.91, 1.95) | 0.87 (0.60, 1.27) | 1.23 (0.86, 1.76) |
| Unemployed | 1.37 (0.90, 2.09) | 1.23 (0.81, 1.88) | 1.02 (0.68, 1.52) |
| Relationship status | |||
| No main partner | 1.00 (reference) | 1.00 (reference) | 1.00 (reference) |
| Main partner | 0.78 (0.59, 1.04)* | 3.16 (2.35, 4.26)** | 1.70 (1.30, 2.24)** |
*
p<0.10,
*
p<0.05