Table 2.
Sample characteristics and proportion self-reporting sexually transmitted infection
| Characteristica | Participants, n (%)b | Self-reported sexually transmitted infection,c n (%) | Unadjusted odds ratiod (95% confidence interval) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biological sex | |||
| Male | 6,657 (47.0) | 845 (12.3) | Referent |
| Female | 7,505 (53.0) | 2,096 (27.8) | 2.76 (2.44–3.12) |
| Age | .95 (.90–.99) | ||
| Race/ethnicity | |||
| White | 7,675 (54.2) | 1,288 (16.9) | Referent |
| African-American | 2,940 (20.8) | 1,015 (33.8) | 2.50 (2.18–2.88) |
| Hispanic/Latino | 2,252 (15.9) | 425 (20.0) | 1.23 (.98–1.54) |
| Other | 1,287 (9.1) | 211 (18.3) | 1.10 (.75–1.62) |
| Parent’s educatione | |||
| Less than high school completed | 2,015 (16.6) | 423 (20.9) | 1.10 (.83–1.46) |
| High school graduate or equivalent | 3,571 (29.3) | 729 (20.7) | 1.08 (.94–1.26) |
| More than high school | 6,589 (54.1) | 1,388 (19.4) | Referent |
| Parent’s marital statuse | |||
| Married | 8,826 (72.1) | 1,662 (18.2) | .68 (.58–.79) |
| Not marriedf | 3,409 (27.9) | 887 (24.7) | Referent |
a
Reported at Wave I.
b
Percentages may not total 100 based on rounding.
c
Reported at Wave IV.
d
Number of participants varies because of missing cases for the variables included in the bivariate analysis.
e
Based on parent questionnaire.
f
Parent is single, never married, widowed, divorced, or separated.