Tab. IV.
Factors affecting the probability of envisioning a good quality of life for people with early diagnosis of HIV.
| Factors | Odds Ratio | 95% Confidence Interval | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gender | Men | 1 | - | 0.03 |
| Women | 1.45 | 1.04-2.00 | ||
| Knowing that current treatments are useful for counteracting symptoms | No | 1 | - | 0.003 |
| Yes | 1.72 | 1.21-2.47 | ||
| Knowing that current treatments decrease the possibility of transmitting HIV | No | 1 | - | < 0.0001 |
| Yes | 1.96 | 1.41-2.72 | ||
| Thinking that early diagnosis worsens the quality of life due to awareness of the disease before the symptoms | No | 1 | - | 0.001 |
| Yes | 0.48 | 0.31-0.74 | ||
| Perceiving as very relevant the effects of HIV on physical health | No | 1 | 0.01 | |
| Yes | 0.61 | 0.43-0.87 | ||
| Perceiving as very relevant the effects of HIV on the sexual/affective domain | No | 1 | - | 0.02 |