Table 5. Multivariate logistic regression for future HIV testing intent.
| Number of respondents (n) | % Reporting Future HIV Testing Intent | Unadjusted Odds Ratio (95% C.I.) | p-Value | Adjusted Odds Ratio (95% C.I.) | p-Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | ||||||
| 18–25 | 318 | 90.6 | REF | |||
| 26–35 | 546 | 90.1 | 0.98 (0.77–1.23) | 0.843 | 1.06 (0.80–1.40) | 0.682 |
| 36–45 | 503 | 87.3 | 0.90 (0.77–1.04) | 0.153 | 0.97 (0.81–1.17) | 0.770 |
| 46+ | 265 | 83.0 | 0.85 (0.75–0.96) | 0.007 | 0.93 (0.80–1.08) | 0.327 |
| Place of Birth | ||||||
| Japan | 1579 | 88.0 | 0.65 (0.256–1.63) | 0.354 | ||
| Other | 61 | 91.8 | REF | |||
| Education | ||||||
| High School or less | 418 | 86.1 | REF | |||
| 2 year university | 270 | 87.4 | 1.03 (0.92–1.15) | 0.629 | 1.04 (0.92–1.18) | 0.495 |
| University | 793 | 88.5 | 1.24 (0.87–1.77) | 0.227 | 1.21 (0.82–1.79) | 0.341 |
| Graduate degree | 160 | 93.1 | 2.18 (1.11–4.27) | 0.023 | 2.01 (1.00–4.07) | 0.051 |
| Employment | ||||||
| Full-time work | 1122 | 88.1 | REF | |||
| Part-time work | 185 | 85.4 | 0.79 (0.50–1.23) | 0.289 | 0.94 (0.57–1.55) | 0.797 |
| Student | 167 | 94.0 | 2.11 (1.08–4.10) | 0.028 | 1.78 (0.81–3.92) | 0.152 |
| Self-employed | 97 | 84.5 | 0.73 (0.41–1.31) | 0.295 | 0.77 (0.42–1.41) | 0.393 |
| Unemployed | 68 | 86.8 | 0.88 (0.43–1.82) | 0.729 | 1.14 (0.53–2.45) | 0.746 |
| Current marital status | ||||||
| Single | 1568 | 88.8 | REF | |||
| Married | 72 | 73.6 | 0.35 (0.20–0.60) | 0.000 | 0.45 (0.24–0.85) | 0.013 |
| Current residence | ||||||
| Central Tokyo | 877 | 87.5 | REF | |||
| Greater Tokyo | 547 | 90.1 | 1.30 (0.92–1.84) | 0.131 | ||
| Other prefecture | 206 | 85.4 | 0.84 (0.54–1.23) | 0.427 | ||
| Intercourse partners | ||||||
| Only men | 1475 | 88.7 | REF | |||
| Both men and women | 146 | 89.7 | 1.13 (0.65–2.00) | 0.677 | ||
| Health | ||||||
| Healthy | 1048 | 90.0 | 1.57 (1.16–2.13) | 0.003 | 1.46 (1.06–2.03) | 0.022 |
| Fair/poor health | 591 | 85.1 | REF | |||
| Out to close friends | ||||||
| No | 661 | 87.6 | REF | |||
| Yes | 961 | 88.6 | 1.10 (0.81–1.49) | 0.557 | ||
| Identify as a member of the gay community | ||||||
| No | 272 | 88.6 | REF | |||
| Yes | 1358 | 88.1 | 0.95 (0.63–1.43) | 0.804 | ||
| Use gay apps for sex | ||||||
| No | 553 | 87.6 | REF | |||
| Yes | 889 | 88.6 | 1.10 (0.81–1.50) | 0.543 | ||
| Use gay apps to find friends | ||||||
| No | 398 | 83.9 | REF | |||
| Yes | 1228 | 89.7 | 1.68 (1.21–2.32) | 0.002 | 1.58 (1.12–2.22) | 0.009 |
| Use gay apps to avoid being identified as gay | ||||||
| No | 1487 | 88.2 | REF | |||
| Yes | 131 | 88.5 | 1.04 (0.59–1.82) | 0.896 | ||
| Use gay apps to find a serious relationship | ||||||
| No | 763 | 86.2 | REF | |||
| Yes | 860 | 90.1 | 1.46 (1.07–1.97) | 0.016 | 1.15 (0.83–1.59) | 0.402 |
| Ever attended A gay bar | ||||||
| No | 704 | 86.1 | REF | |||
| Yes | 931 | 89.8 | 1.42 (1.05–1.92) | 0.022 | 1.47 (1.06–2.05) | 0.022 |
| Recent participation in gay group/community or volunteer activities | ||||||
| No | 1420 | 88.0 | REF | |||
| Yes | 217 | 88.9 | 1.09 (0.70–1.72) | 0.699 | ||
| Hattenba attendance | ||||||
| No | 885 | 90.2 | REF | |||
| Yes | 780 | 86.0 | 0.67 (0.50–0.91) | 0.010 | 0.64 (0.46–0.90) | 0.011 |
| HIV Knowledge: Having other STIs doesn't increase chance of infection | ||||||
| Correct | 1500 | 88.1 | REF | |||
| Incorrect | 129 | 89.9 | 0.83 (0.46–1.51) | 0.545 | ||
| Anal sex with regular male partners | ||||||
| No | 243 | 79.0 | REF | |||
| Yes | 1395 | 89.7 | 2.29 (1.61–3.26) | 0.000 | 2.01 (1.31–3.10) | 0.001 |
| Anal sex with casual male partners | ||||||
| No | 315 | 83.5 | REF | |||
| Yes | 1322 | 89.3 | 1.62 (1.15–2.28) | 0.006 | 1.32 (0.85–2.06) | 0.211 |
| Vaginal sex with female partners | ||||||
| No | 1347 | 88.4 | REF | |||
| Yes | 285 | 86.7 | 0.85 (0.58–1.24) | 0.385 | ||
| Condom use with regular male partnersa | ||||||
| Low | 516 | 90.1 | REF | |||
| High | 879 | 89.5 | 0.94 (0.65–1.35) | 0.729 | ||
| Condom use with casual male partnersb | ||||||
| Low | 230 | 80.4 | REF | |||
| High | 1092 | 91.1 | 2.50 (1.70–3.67) | 0.000 | 2.09 (1.38–3.18) | 0.001 |
| Condom use with female partnersc | ||||||
| Low | 57 | 80.7 | REF | |||
| High | 228 | 88.2 | 1.78 (0.82–3.85) | 0.143 | ||
a analysis based on a subsample of 1395 people who have anal sex with a regular partner; Low condom use = never/rarely use a condom; High condom use = most of the time/always use a condom
b analysis based on a subsample of 1322 people who have anal sex with a casual partner; Low condom use = never/rarely use a condom; High condom use = most of the time/always use a condom
c analysis based on a subsample of 285 people who have sex with women; Low condom use = never/rarely use a condom; High condom use = most of the time/always use a condom