Table 4.
Hierarchical linear modeling of factors independently associated with having been deceived/coerced into working as female bar/spa entertainers in the Philippines (n=166).a
| Variable | Crude OR (95% CI) | Adjusted OR (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|
| Sociodemographic | ||
| Age | 1.01 (0.89–1.14) | 1.10 (0.89–1.36) |
| Years of education | 0.85 (0.70–1.04) | 0.95 (0.68–1.34) |
| Number of children | 0.85 (0.43–1.69) | 0.98 (0.35–2.71) |
| Months worked as bar/spa entertainer | 0.99 (0.96–1.02) | 0.95 (0.89–1.00) |
| Socio-behavioral | ||
| Drug use (current) | 2.31 (1.46–3.65)b | 2.05 (1.00–3.97)b |
| Socio-structural | ||
| Availability of condoms for the workers at the venues | 0.55 (0.21–1.44) | 0.18 (0.05–0.71)b |
| Support in practicing safer sex behaviors from peers | 2.37 (1.48–3.81)b | 3.08 (1.63–5.09)b |
| Method of recruitment to first job as a bar/spa entertainer | ||
| Agency came to province to recruit | 8.39 (2.27–31.03)b | 12.07 (1.77–82.25)b |
| Advertisement | 0.13 (0.40–0.50)b | 0.10 (CI 0.02–0.65)b |
| Friend/acquaintance | 0.07 (0.01–0.73)b | 0.02 (CI 0.00–0.48)b |
Abbreviations: OR, odds ratio; CI, confidence interval.
Adjusting for individuals nested within venues.
P<0.05.