Table 6 Factors associated with HIV infection among PWUD in a multivariate logistic regression model
Variables in the final model | AOR (95% CI) | P-value |
|---|---|---|
Age group | ||
  < 25 | Reference |  |
 25–34 | 0.91 (0.37–2.26) | 0.84 |
  ≥ 35 | 2.34 (1.04–6.11) | 0.04 |
Level of formal education attained | ||
 High school or higher (≥10 years) | Reference |  |
 Secondary school (7–9 years) | 1.07 (0.41–2.77) | 0.89 |
 Primary (0–6 years) | 2.26 (1.04–5.15) | 0.04 |
Living situation | ||
 With family | Reference |  |
 On the streets (homeless) | 2.82 (1.10–7.23) | 0.03 |
 In own dwelling | 1.73 (0.67–4.44) | 0.26 |
 With friends | 0.94 (0.27–3.29) | 0.92 |
Perceived HIV risk compared to the general population | ||
 Lower | Reference |  |
 About the same | 1.56 (0.52–4.70) | 0.43 |
 Higher | 3.18 (1.27–8.62) | 0.004 |
Having used injecting drugs in lifetime | ||
 No | Reference |  |
 Yes | 3.81 (1.36–4.56) | 0.001 |
Having cuts or sores around the genital area in the past 12 months | ||
 No | Reference |  |
 Yes | 3.48 (1.09–6.33) | 0.008 |