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Table 4 Adjusted associations of probable problematic alcohol use with risky sexual behaviors among male FARDC service members (N = 2549)

From: Alcohol use and sexual risk behaviors in the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Risky Sexual Behaviors

AOR* (95% CI)

P value

Had sex with a sex worker

 Yes vs. No

2.36 (1.78–3.13)

< 0.0001

Had multiple sexual partners

 Yes vs. No

2.08 (1.66–2.60)

< 0.0001

Participated in transactional sex**

 Yes vs. No

1.99 (1.59–2.50)

< 0.0001

  1. AOR: adjusted odds ratio.
  2. *Adjusted for age, marital status, and education level
  3. ** Paid or received money, shelter, food, drugs, favors, or gifts in exchange for sex