Table 4 Result of multiple regression analysis on factors affecting FSW's STI treatment- seeking behaviour (N = 296).
From: Utilisation of sexual health services by female sex workers in Nepal
| Variables | No. (%) | Odds Ratio | 95% CI | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.Age | ||||
| Below 25 | 119 (63.9) | 1.00 | 0.830-2.225 | 0.223 |
| Above 25 | 177 (74.7) | 1.359 | ||
| 2. Education | ||||
| Illiterate | 98 (68.8) | 1.00 | 0.764-1.890 | 0.370 |
| Literate | 198 (70.5) | 1.202 | ||
| 3.Marital status | ||||
| Never married | 65 (55.6) | 1.00 | ||
| Separated/divorced/widow | 59 (72.8) | 2.877 | 1.756-4.713 | 0.001 |
| Married | 172 (75.8) | 2.473 | 1.320-4.634 | 0.005 |
| 4. Type of sex workers | ||||
| Establishment-based | 71 (60.7) | 1.00 | 1.217-3.117 | 0.004 |
| Street-based | 83 (73.1) | 1.948 | ||
| 5. Perceived health worker discrimination in | ||||
| Yes | 142 (67.6) | 1.00 | 0.540-1.284 | 0.425 |
| No | 154 (71.6) | 0.833 |
