Table 3.
Multivariable logistic regression analysis of correlates of underage initiation of selling sex among female sex worker study participants (n = 468) in Guinea-Bissau, 2017.
| Variable | Adjusted Odds Ratio | 95% Confidence Interval | p-Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Current age (continuous) | 0.82 | 0.76–0.89 | <0.001 |
| City | |||
| Bissau (ref) | |||
| Bissora | 0.88 | 0.37–2.09 | 0.767 |
| Bafata | 0.78 | 0.36–1.69 | 0.533 |
| Gabu | 6.17 | 2.35–16.15 | <0.001 |
| Current relationship status | |||
| Single and never married (ref) | |||
| Stable partner who is not spouse | 8.70 | 2.63–28.79 | <0.001 |
| Married | 0.69 | 0.17–2.77 | 0.603 |
| Divorced/Separated | 0.70 | 0.09–5.37 | 0.731 |
| Widowed | 0.31 | 0.03–3.18 | 0.327 |
| Was forced to have sex <18 years old 1 | 6.74 | 2.05–22.13 | 0.002 |
| Ever pregnant 1 | 0.40 | 0.22–0.73 | 0.003 |
| Wants (more) children 1 | 0.31 | 0.17–0.56 | <0.001 |
| Currently using contraceptive implant 1 | 0.43 | 0.24–0.77 | 0.004 |
| STI symptoms past 12 months 1 | 1.66 | 0.95–2.90 | 0.077 |
| Ever tested for HIV 1 | 0.43 | 0.20–0.91 | 0.027 |
| Knowledge that anal sex puts you most at risk for HIV 1 | 0.12 | 0.02–0.59 | 0.009 |
HIV = human immunodeficiency virus, STI = sexually transmitted infection. All variables included in the multivariate model are shown in the table. 1 For these variables, the reference category is “no” and the category shown in the table is “yes”. Bold is to indicate a variable name.