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Table 2 Results of univariate and multivariate logistic models with consistent condom use as dependent variable

From: Correlates of consistent condom use among recently initiated and traditionally circumcised men in the rural areas of the Eastern Cape Province, South Africa

Variables

Participants consistent condom use

Univariate model

Multivariate model

No (N = 744)

Yes (N = 815)

OR (95% CI)

P-value

OR (95% CI)

P-value

Knowledge of protective effects of condoms

81%

92%

1.64 (1.37, 1.97)

<.001

1.32 (1.08, 1.62)

<.001

Knowledge of appropriate use of condoms (Mean, SD)

2.23 (1.28)

2.70 (1.17)

1.36 (1.25, 1.48)

<.001

1.21 (1.09, 1.34)

<.001

Attitude towards condom use with a casual sexual partner

65%

84%

1.48 (1.34, 1.64)

<.001

1.16 (1.02, 1.32)

<.05

Attitude towards condom use with the main sexual partner

33%

57%

1.39 (1.29, 1.49)

<.001

1.14 (1.04, 1.27)

<.001

Subjective norm towards condom use with a casual sexual partner

70%

73%

1.07 (0.92, 1.24)

NS

-

-

Subjective norm towards condom use with the main sexual partner

31%

49%

1.49 (1.35, 1.64)

<.001

1.19 (1.03, 1.37)

<.01

Self-efficacy towards condom use

53%

70%

2.04 (1.77, 2.35)

<.001

1.78 (1.46, 2.17)

<.001

Perceived personal barriers on condom access

52%

35%

0.73 (0.67, 0.79)

<.001

0.78 (0.68, 0.89)

<.001

Perceived organizational barriers on condom access

56%

41%

0.84 (0.76, 0.94)

<.001

1.06 (0.90, 1.23)

NS

Positive self-esteem

85%

88%

0.67 (0.55, 0.81)

<.001

1.45 (1.06, 1.99)

<.01

Negative self-esteem

48%

57%

0.94 (0.85, 1.04)

NS

-

-

Received general teachings about being a responsible man

90%

78%

0.46 (0.37, 0.57)

<.001

0.42 (0.28, 0.63)

<.001

Received teachings about traditional related practices

65%

68%

0.94 (0.85, 1.03)

NS

-

-

Received teachings about sexual behaviour aspects

47%

53%

1.20 (1.10, 1.31)

<.001

1.10 (0.98, 1.23)

NS

Beliefs about male circumcision and STI protection

39%

46%

1.17 (1.06, 1.29)

<.001

1.16 (1.02, 1.32)

≤.05

Beliefs about male circumcision as a positive experience

90%

83%

0.57 (0.48, 0.67)

<.001

0.93 (0.72, 1.21)

NS

Subjective norm towards traditionally circumcised men

79%

76%

0.71 (0.61, 0.83)

<.001

0.94 (0.76, 1.17)

NS

Perceived self-efficacy to uphold traditional values

92%

95%

1.07 (0.89, 1.28)

NS

-

-

Attitude towards being a responsible man

88%

88%

0.84 (0.71, 0.98)

<.05

0.93 (0.73, 1.18)

NS

Subjective norm towards responsible man’s positive support

79%

86%

1.08 (0.94, 1.24)

NS

-

-

Subjective norm towards responsible man’s family welfare

70%

83%

0.69 (0.60, 0.80)

<.001

0.69 (0.56, 0.85)

<.001

Subjective norm towards gender based violence

57%

59%

1.00 (0.92, 1.09)

NS

-

-

Perceived self-efficacy of being a responsible man

93%

93%

0.86 (0.71, 1.04)

NS

-

-

Attitude towards gender based violence

42%

31%

0.80 (0.71, 0.90)

<.001

1.24 (1.03, 1.48)

<.01

Attitude towards sexual coercion

23%

15%

0.57 (0.44, 0.73)

<.001

0.81 (0.70, 0.95)

<.01

Cultural affiliation

93%

88%

0.54 (0.43, 0.67)

<.001

0.45 (0.24, 0.83)

<.01

Cultural alienation

83%

74%

0.51 (0.40, 0.65)

<.001

2.07 (1.21, 3.54)

<.001

  1. NS = not significant.