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Table 2 STI risk score variable weightings for variables with p < 0.10 in the final multivariable logistic regression model

From: Identifying youth at high risk for sexually transmitted infections in community-based settings using a risk prediction tool: a validation study

  

β-Coefficient

Weighting

Sex

Female

0.97

10

Relationship status (vs. married)

Single

0.21

2

Boyfriend/girlfriend

0.53

5

Divorced/widowed

1.31

13

Number of lifetime partners (vs. 0)

1

0.74

7

≥ 2

1.38

14

HIV status

Positive

0.67

7

Perceived risk of STI

Medium/high

0.68

7

Past pregnancy

Yes

0.94

9