Table 3 Multivariate stepwise backward elimination model results for females: final model using ZDHS 2015 data
From: Understanding HIV and associated risk factors among religious groups in Zimbabwe
Variable | Adjusted Odds Ratio | 95% CI | P Value |
|---|---|---|---|
Ever tested for HIV | 1.283 | 1.134–1.451 | 0.001 |
Know where to get tested | 0.665 | 0.503–0.880 | 0.004 |
HIV transmission can be reduced by having 1 sexual partner | 0.900 | 0.765–1.059 | 0.205 |
Men can reduce HIV transmission by being circumcised | 0.863 | 0.781–0.955 | 0.004 |
Circumcised men who have sex without condom can get HIV/AIDS | 0.633 | 0.579–0.693 | 0.001 |
Can get HIV from sharing food | 1.203 | 1.012–1.429 | 0.036 |
Can get HIV by witchcraft or supernatural means | 1.134 | 0.943–1.362 | 0.181 |
A healthy person can be HIV infected | 0.814 | 0.719–0.921 | 0.001 |
Would be ashamed if a family member gets infected with HIV | 1.110 | 0.970–1.270 | 0.129 |
Would buy vegetables from a vendor with HIV | 0.817 | 0.729–0.915 | 0.001 |
Children with HIV should be allowed to attend school with children without HIV | 0.804 | 0.680–0.950 | 0.011 |