Table 2 Logistic regression of factors influencing HIV testing among 115 women counselled on HIV, Mbale, Uganda
Variable | Tested n (%) | Did not test n (%) | Unadjusted OR (95% CI) | Adjusted OR (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Residence | ||||
Rural | 18(22) | 65(78) | 1.0 | |
Urban | 10(31) | 22(69) | 1.6(0.7 – 4.1) | |
Age of mother | ||||
15 – 24 years | 15(27) | 40(73) | 1.0 | |
25 – 45 years | 13(22) | 47(78) | 0.7(0.3 – 1.7) | |
Education of mother | ||||
0 – 7 years | 16(21) | 61(79) | 1.0 | |
8 years or more | 12(32) | 26(68) | 1.8(0.7 – 4.2) | |
Occupation of mother | ||||
Agriculture | 23(23) | 75(77) | 1.0 | |
Other | 5(29) | 12(71) | 1.4(0.4 – 4.3) | |
Radio ownership | ||||
No | 4(15) | 23(85) | 1.0 | |
Yes | 23(28) | 58(72) | 2.3(0.7 – 7.3) | |
Religion of mother | ||||
Muslim | 16(24) | 50(76) | 1.0 | |
Christian | 12(24) | 37(76) | 1.0(0.4 – 2.4) | |
Marital status | ||||
Married/cohabiting | 24(24) | 78(76) | 1.0 | |
Single/widowed | 4(31) | 9(69) | 1.4(0.4 – 5.1) | |
Parity | ||||
Multipara | 16(18) | 71(82) | 1.0 | |
Primipara | 12(43) | 16(57) | 3.3(1.3 – 8.4) | 3.3(1.3 – 8.4) |
Delivery in a health facility? | ||||
No | 8(14) | 50(86) | 1.0 | |
Yes | 20(35) | 37(65) | 3.4(1.3 – 8.5) | |
Who is your primary confidant? | ||||
Another woman | 17(22) | 62(78) | 1.0 | |
Husband | 5(33) | 10(67) | 1.8(0.5 – 6.1) | |
Age of husband | ||||
18 – 24 years | 2(17) | 10(83) | 1.0 | |
25 years or more | 19(29) | 46(71) | 2.1(0.4–10.3) | |
Education of husband | ||||
0 – 7 years | 11(24) | 34(76) | 1.0 | |
8 years or more | 11(24) | 34(76) | 1.0(0.4 – 2.5) | |
Do you fear to test for HIV? | ||||
No | 25(26) | 72(74) | 1.0 | |
Yes | 3(17) | 15(83) | 0.6(0.2 – 2.2) |