Table 3 Univariate and multivariate (adjusted) analysis of the variable ‘ever refused condom’ using survey logistic regression
From: Predictors of condom use and refusal among the population of Free State province in South Africa
Predictor variable | Unadjusted Odds Ratio (95% CI) | Adjusted Odds Ratio (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|
1. Residence Type | Â | Â |
Formal Urban | 1 | 1 |
Informal Urban | 0.75 (0.50-1.12) | 0.77 (0.48-1.25) |
Rural | 0.90 (0.57-1.42) | 0.83 (0.46-1.49) |
2. Gender | Â | Â |
Male | 1 | 1 |
Female | 0.94 (0.75-1.16) | 0.97 (0.69-1.36) |
3. Age | 1.02 (1.01-1.04)* | 1.02 (1.00-1.03) |
4. Marital status | Â | Â |
Unmarried | 1 | 1 |
Married/Living together | 1.05 (0.81-1.37) | 0.94 (0.67-1.32) |
Divorced/Widowed | 1.96 (1.41-2.27)** | 1.50 (0.95-2.37) |
5. Employment | Â | Â |
None | 1 | 1 |
Student | 0.88 (0.67-1.15) | 1.05 (0.70-1.57) |
Temporary employment | 0.89 (0.68-1.18) | 0.82 (0.59-1.13) |
Permanent employment | 0.73 (0.58-0.93) | 0.67 (0.48-0.94)* |
6. Education | Â | Â |
None/Below grade 12 | 1 | 1 |
Passed Grade 12 | 0.90 (0.64-2.28) | 1.25 (0.78-2.01) |
Degree/diploma | 0.45 (0.27-0.76)* | 0.50 (0.25-1.00) |
7. Knowledge about HIV | Â | Â |
Inadequate | 1 | 1 |
Adequate | 0.60 (0.46-0.79)** | 0.83 (0.63-1.10) |
8. Knowledge about Condoms | ||
Inadequate | 1 | 1 |
Adequate | 0.45 (0.32-0.63)** | 0.58 (0.38-0.87)* |
9. Knowledge about correct use of condom | ||
No | 1 | 1 |
Yes | 0.35 (0.25-0.48)** | 0.63 (0.46-0.88)* |
10. Knowledge about own HIV status | ||
No | 1 | 1 |
Yes | 0.74 (0.61-0.91)* | 0.85 (0.66-1.08) |
11. Knowledge about HIV status of Partner | ||
No | 1 | 1 |
Yes | 0.77 (0.63-0.94)* | 1.09 (0.84-1.42) |
12. Belief that condoms can prevent HIV transmission | ||
No | 1 | 1 |
Yes | 0.34 (0.21-0.53)** | 0.64 (0.38-1.08) |
13. Perceived need for condoms | ||
No | 1 | 1 |
Yes | 0.25 (0.18-0.36)** | 0.34 (0.23-0.49)** |
14. Condom stigma | Â | Â |
No | 1 | 1 |
Yes | 2.56 (1.88-3.48)** | 1.89 (1.37-2.59)** |
15. Availability of condoms | Â | Â |
No | 1 | 1 |
Yes | 0.59 (0.36-0.95)* | 0.91 (0.55-1.52) |
16. Affordability of condoms | ||
No | 1 | 1 |
Yes | 0.84 (0.60-1.18) | 1.54 (1.18-2.02)** |
17. Sexual risk behaviour | Â | Â |
No | 1 | 1 |
Yes | 1.14 (0.93-1.39) | 1.32 (1.08-1.62)* |