Table 4 Multivariable model of associations with loss-to-follow up in pre-ART care (n = 247) including composite social support and partner disclosure variable^a using Competing Risks regression

Age

≤37

1.00

0.01

1.00

0.02

>37

0.51 (0.32–0.83)

0.49 (0.28–0.87)

Sex

Female

1.00

0.41

1.00

0.29

Male

1.27 (0.72–2.23)

1.38 (0.76–2.52)

Social support – open with friends/family and partner disclosure

Not at all open and not disclosed to partner

1.00

0.06

1.00

0.01

Not at all open and disclosed to partner

3.40 (1.18–9.83)

3.03 (0.95–9.73)

A little open and not disclosed to partner

2.55 (0.82–7.96)

2.72 (0.86–8.64)

A little open and disclosed to partner

1.88 (0.65–5.49)

1.41 (0.44–4.53)

A lot open and not disclosed to partner

3.84 (1.30–11.31)

4.22 (1..47–12.11)

A lot open and disclosed to partner

3.48 (1.24–9.78)

3.12 (1.03–9.45)

Number of previous CD4 counts

0

1.00

0.04

1.00

0.01

1

0.89 (0.57–1.40)

0.71 (0.45–1.14)

2+

0.49 (0.29–0.85)

0.43 (0.25–0.73)

Most recent partner HIV status

Positive

1.00

0.10

1.00

0.02

Not known

0.78 (0.51–1.19)

0.74 (0.45–1.22)

Negative

1.78 (0.81–3.90)

2.18 (1.05–4.51)

Number of children

None

1.25 (0.46–3.38)

0.03

0.69 (0.25–1.94)

0.02

1 child

2.34 (1.32–4.14)

2.23 (1.21–4.10)

2 children

1.99 (1.13–3.50)

1.88 (0.99–3.54)

3 children

1.34 (0.69–2.60)

1.15 (0.55–2.39)

4+ children

1.00

1.00