Table 3.
Univariate analysis of relevant variables with STI-test result as dependent variable.
| Variable | STI-negative (n = 146) N (%) | STI-positive (n = 8) N (%) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Country of origin | 0.483 | ||
| Belgium | 91 (62.3) | 4 (50.0) | |
| Other | 55 (37.7) | 4 (50.0) | |
| Relationship status | 0.289 | ||
| Single | 85 (58.2) | 3 (37.5) | |
| In a relation | 61 (41.8) | 5 (62.5) | |
| Gender of the sex worker | |||
| Female | 1 | ||
| Yes | 145 (99.3) | 8 (100.0) | |
| No | 1 (0.7) | 0 (0.0) | |
| Male | 1 | ||
| Yes | 5 (3.4) | 0 (0.0) | |
| No | 141 (96.6) | 8 (100.0) | |
| Transgender | 0.057 | ||
| Yes | 6 (4.1) | 2 (25.0) | |
| No | 140 (95.9) | 6 (75.0) | |
| Sexual activities | |||
| Oral sex with sex worker | 0.441 | ||
| Yes | 103 (70.5) | 7 (87.5) | |
| No | 43 (29.5) | 1 (12.5) | |
| Vaginal sex with sex worker | 0.354 | ||
| Yes | 139 (95.2) | 7 (87.5) | |
| No | 7 (4.8) | 1 (12.5) | |
| Anal sex with sex worker | 0.018 | ||
| Yes | 19 (13.0) | 4 (50.0) | |
| No | 127 (87.0) | 4 (50.0) | |
| Condom use | |||
| During oral sex | 0.679 | ||
| Consistent condom use | 36 (35.0) | 3 (42.9) | |
| Inconsistent condom use | 67 (65.0) | 4 (57.1) | |
| During vaginal sex | 0.401 | ||
| Consistent condom use | 101 (72.7) | 4 (57.1) | |
| Inconsistent condom use | 38 (27.3) | 3 (42.9) | |
| During anal sex | 1 | ||
| Consistent condom use | 8 (42.1) | 1 (25.0) | |
| Inconsistent condom use | 11 (57.9) | 3 (75.0) | |
| Risk factors and testing history | |||
| Substance use | 0.173 | ||
| Yes | 26 (17.8) | 3 (37.5) | |
| No | 120 (82.2) | 5 (62.5) | |
| Ever tested for STI | 0.472 | ||
| Yes | 80 (54.8) | 3 (37.5) | |
| No | 66 (45.2) | 5 (62.5) | |
| Ever STI diagnosis | 1 | ||
| Yes | 22 (15.1) | 1 (12.5) | |
| No | 80 (54.8) | 5 (62.5) | |
| I don't know | 44 (30.1) | 2 (25.0) | |
STI, Sexually Transmitted Infections.