Table 4 Bivariable and multivariable analysis of factors associated with HIV and HSV-2 seropositivity among MSWs

Hyderabad city (ref Mumbai)

8.69^**

3.61-20.92

7.32^**

3.01-17.79

6.23^**

3.30-11.79

4.00^**

1.88-8.54

Illiterates

1.92^*

1.13-3.24

1.93^*

1.11-3.35

Self-reported receptors – kothis

1.55

0.97-2.48

1.38

0.87-2.18

Marital status (currently married)

1.59

0.99-2.55

2.42^**

1.46-4.01

Had sex with women in past 3 months

1.38

0.88-2.16

1.79^*

1.13-2.84

Consume alcohol/drugs

1.83^*

1.08-3.08

1.96^*

1.19-3.22

Duration in sex work

1.08^**

1.04-1.13

1.08^*

1.03-1.13

1.17^**

1.10-1.24

1.19^**

1.11-1.27

Syphilis serology (RPR + TPHA)

5.18^**

1.84-14.63

3.83^*

1.36-10.79

2.37

0.93-6.07

HSV-2 status

13.65^**

7.50-24.88

12.92^**

7.00-23.84

HIV status

13.65^**

7.50-24.88

10.70^**

5.63-20.33