Table 3.
Sexual risk behaviors and STI among index participants by sex and adjusted for community clustering.
| Characteristic | Category | Total (%) | Male (%) (N=1116) | Female (%) (N=1063) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active STI (CT/NG)a (n=2082) |
Negative | 2012 (96.6) | 1033 (97.3) | 979 (96.0) | 0.086 |
| Positive | 70 (3.4) | 29 (2.7) | 41 (4.0) | ||
| Any higher-risk sex partner in past 6 monthsb | No | 1966 (90.2) | 945 (75.7) | 1004 (94.5) | 0.051 |
| Yes | 213 (9.8) | 271 (24.3) | 59 (5.5) | ||
| Any reported condom use in past 6 months | No | 1302 (67.5) | 809 (72.5) | 854 (80.3) | 0.001 |
| Yes | 626 (32.5) | 307 (27.5) | 209 (19.7) |
CT, Chlamydia trachomatis; NG, Neisseria gonorrhoeae; STI, sexually transmitted infection.
a
STI: active CT and/or NG infection at the time of data collection, as determined by the GeneXpert CT/NG© assay using urine samples.
b
Casual sex partner, one-night stand, commercial sex worker/client, or inherited partner.