Table 3 Logistic regression of independent factors associated with acceptance of VCT among 780 men in Kasese district, Uganda, 2005
Variable | No VCT n (%) | Accepted VCT n (%) | OR (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|---|
Age in years | Â | Â | Â |
>35 | 253(88) | 36(13) | 1.0 |
≤ 35 | 345(70) | 146(30) | 2.69(1.77–4.07) |
Occupation | Â | Â | Â |
Subsistence farmer | 526(80) | 135(20) | 1.0 |
Other | 72(77) | 47(23) | 2.37(1.52–3.71) |
Fear of taking an HIV test | Â | Â | Â |
No | 327(71) | 131(29) | 1.0 |
Yes | 271(84) | 51(16) | 0.54(0.37–0.79) |
Willingness to test for HIV with partner | Â | Â | Â |
No | 64(94) | 4(06) | 1.0 |
Yes | 534(75) | 178(25) | 3.01(1.02–8.83) |
Willingness to disclose HIV results to partner | Â | Â | Â |
No | 181(86) | 30(14) | 1.0 |
Yes | 417(73) | 152(27) | 1.64(1.04–2.6) |