Table 3. Bivariate analysis of factors associated with the self-reporting of discrimination due to sexual orientation among men who have sex with men (MSM) in Brazil.
| Variable | wOR* | 95%CI | p |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | |||
| ≤ 30 | 1.00 | ||
| > 30 | 1.84 | 1.59–2.17 | < 0.001 |
| Years of education | |||
| 0–7 years | 1.00 | ||
| 8–14 years | 2.68 | 2.21–3.25 | < 0.001 |
| ≥ 15 years | 2.86 | 2.23–3.67 | < 0.001 |
| Skin color/ethnicity | |||
| White | 1.00 | ||
| Black | 0.79 | 0.63–1.00 | 0.06 |
| Pardo (Brown) | 0.92 | 0.77–1.09 | 0.3 |
| Yellow/Indigenous | 0.75 | 0.48–1.20 | 0.2 |
| Conjugal situation | |||
| Married or lives with companion | 1.00 | ||
| Single/Widowed/Divorced/Separated | 0.84 | 0.68–1.02 | 0.09 |
| Monthly income | |||
| ≤ 1 minimum wage | 1.00 | ||
| ≥ 2 minimum wage | 0.93 | 0.80–1.08 | 0.4 |
| Sexual orientation | |||
| Heterosexual | 1.00 | ||
| Gay/Homosexual | 14.70 | 9.02–23.97 | < 0.001 |
| Bisexual | 3.82 | 2.30–6.34 | < 0.001 |
| MSM | 3.39 | 1.99–5.76 | < 0.001 |
| URAI with casual male partners in the last 6 months | |||
| No | 1.00 | ||
| Yes | 1.38 | 1.12–1.70 | < 0.001 |
| URAI with steady male partners in the last 6 months | |||
| No | 1.00 | ||
| Yes | 1.97 | 1.58–2.45 | < 0.001 |
| Counseling about STD in health service | |||
| Yes | 1.00 | ||
| No | 1.53 | 1.23–1.89 | < 0.001 |
| Verbal violence | |||
| No | 1.00 | ||
| Yes | 6.62 | 5.62–7.80 | < 0.001 |
| Physical violence | |||
| No | 1.00 | ||
| Yes | 3.98 | 3.26–4.86 | < 0.001 |
| Sexual violence | |||
| No | 1.00 | ||
| Yes | 2.96 | 2.45–3.58 | < 0.001 |
| Felt sad or depressed in the last 6 months | |||
| No or infrequently | 1.00 | ||
| Frequently | 1.47 | 1.23–1.75 | < 0.001 |
| Suicidal thoughts in the last 6 months | |||
| No or infrequently | 1.00 | ||
| Frequently | 1.48 | 1.24–1.76 | < 0.001 |
| Use of alcohol | |||
| Low | 1.00 | ||
| Moderate | 0.94 | 0.81–1.10 | 0.5 |
| High | 0.58 | 0.45–0.74 | < 0.001 |
| Community involvement and support | |||
| No | 1.00 | ||
| Yes | 2.73 | 2.19–3.41 | < 0.001 |
URAI: unprotected receptive anal intercourse; STD: sexuality transmitted diseases
* Weighted odds ratio calculated according to the size of the social network and the proportion of MSM in each city.