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Table 3 Structural model of latent constructs

From: A structural equation model of factors associated with HIV risk behaviors and mental health among men who have sex with men in Malawi

Constructs

Standardized Estimate

SE (P-Value)

95% CI

Condom Usage and Communication ON

 Age

−0.14*

0.057(0.01)

(−0.025, −0.027)

 Sexual Behavior Stigma

−0. 086

0.065(0.18)

(− 0.021, 0.041)

Sexual Risk Behavior ON

 Age

−0.13*

0.062(0.04)

(−0.25, − 0.005)

 Marital Status

−0.019

0.064(0.77)

(−0.14, 0.11)

 Sexual Behavior Stigma

0.14*

0.067(0.03)

(0.008, 0.27)

 Social support

0.034

0.06(0.62)

(−0.10, 0.17)

Depression Symptomatology ON

 Sexual Behavior Stigma

0.62*

0.07(0.00)

(0.47, 0.76)

 Social Support

0.034

0.07(0.63)

(−0.10, 0.17)

 Participating Social Activities

−0.17*

0.07(0.01)

(0.31, −0.03)

  1. * indicates results are statistically significant (p < 0.05)