Table 4. 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 who self-report a main partnership of at least 12 months (N=314).
| 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 | 0.44 (0.20, 0.94) | 1.12 (0.56, 2.26) | 0.74 (0.36, 1.50) |
| 35-44 | 0.52 (0.21, 1.32) | 0.86 (0.36, 2.11) | 0.33 (0.14, 0.79)* |
| 45 and above | 0.65 (0.25, 1.68) | 0.85 (0.34, 2.13) | 0.38 (0.15, 0.93)* |
| Race | |||
| Non-Hispanic White | 1.00 (reference) | 1.00 (reference) | 1.00 (reference) |
| Non-Hispanic Other | 2.00 (0.84, 4.76) | 1.46 (0.60, 3.54) | 2.66 (1.05, 6.74)** |
| Hispanic | 0.74 (0.29, 1.89) | 1.14 (0.48, 2.71) | 0.35 (0.15, 0.79)** |
| Education | |||
| High school or less | 1.00 (reference) | 1.00 (reference) | 1.00 (reference) |
| Some college or 2-year degree | 1.54 (0.63, 3.77) | 0.68 (0.32, 1.47) | 0.87 (0.43, 1.78) |
| College or higher | 3.78 (1.55, 9.20)** | 0.35 (0.16, 0.75)** | 0.87 (0.43, 1.79) |
| Employment | |||
| Part-time | 1.00 (reference) | 1.00 (reference) | 1.00 (reference) |
| Full-time | 1.25 (0.55, 2.81) | 0.84 (0.41, 1.73) | 1.34 (0.66, 2.72) |
| Unemployed | 2.11 (0.82, 5.45) | 1.45 (0.59, 3.57) | 1.19 (0.51, 2.78) |
| Relationship duration | |||
| 1 year to <2 years | 1.00 (reference) | 1.00 (reference) | 1.00 (reference) |
| 2 years to <7 years | 1.01 (0.47, 2.14) | 1.23 (0.64, 2.35) | 2.33 (1.21, 4.50)** |
| 7 or more years | 1.23 (0.46, 3.25) | 1.69 (0.68, 4.19) | 2.39 (1.01, 5.65)** |
| Agreement type | |||
| Monogamy | 1.00 (reference) | 1.00 (reference) | 1.00 (reference) |
| Open | 2.93 (1.55, 5.55)** | 0.08 (0.04, 0.17)** | 0.35 (0.20, 0.62)** |
| None | 1.42 (0.45, 4.49) | 0.78 (0.28, 2.17) | 0.38 (0.13, 1.08)* |
| Intimate partner violence | |||
| No | 1.00 (reference) | 1.00 (reference) | 1.00 (reference) |
| Yes | 0.72 (0.38, 1.34) | 0.47 (0.26, 0.83)** | 0.60 (0.35, 1.03)* |
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