Table 4 Bivariate and multivariate analysis of factors associated with VCT service utilization among adolescents, Gondar town, Northwest Ethiopia, April 2012 (n=1290)
Variables | VCT service utilization | Crude OR (95% CI) | Adjusted OR (95% CI) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Yes | No | |||
Sex | ||||
Male | 414 | 226 | 1 | 1 |
Female | 519 | 131 | 2.16 (1.68, 2.78) | 2.6 (1.79, 3.80) |
Age | ||||
15-16 | 338 | 198 | 1 | ** |
17-19 | 595 | 159 | 2.19 (1.71, 2.81) | |
Schooling status | ||||
In school | 779 | 288 | 1.24 (0.91, 1.69) | 2 (1.09, 3.41) |
Out of school | 153 | 70 | 1 | 1 |
Educational status | ||||
No formal education | 30 | 37 | 1 | |
Primary education | 347 | 192 | 2.23 (1.34, 3.72) | |
Secondary education and above | 555 | 129 | 5.31 (3.16, 8.91) | |
Maternal educational status | ||||
No formal education | 482 | 217 | 1 | ** |
Primary education | 237 | 76 | 1.4 (1.04, 1.90) | |
Secondary education and above | 196 | 59 | 1.49 (1.07, 2.09) | |
Co residence with both parents | ||||
Yes | 591 | 205 | 1.29 (1.01, 1.66) | |
No | 341 | 153 | 1 | |
Parental monitoring | ||||
High | 81 | 40 | 1 | ** |
Low | 851 | 318 | 1.32 (0.89, 1.97) | |
Parental communication | ||||
Yes | 446 | 78 | 3.3 (2.49, 4.37) | 10 (6.09, 17.55) |
No | 486 | 280 | 1 | 1 |
Ever discussed about VCT service with Family/relatives | ||||
Yes | 562 | 148 | 1.23 (0.93, 1.63) | ** |
No | 331 | 107 | 1 | |
Peer groups/friends | ||||
Yes | 835 | 214 | 2.76 (1.79, 4.23) | 3 (1.68, 4.89) |
No | 58 | 41 | 1 | 1 |
Sexual partner | ||||
Yes | 258 | 28 | 3.29 (2.17, 5.01) | ** |
No | 635 | 227 | 1 | |
Teacher | ||||
Yes | 618 | 153 | 1.49 (1.12, 1.99) | ** |
No | 275 | 102 | 1 | |
Health workers | ||||
Yes | 662 | 117 | 3.38 (2.53, 4.51) | 4.5 (3.09, 6.51) |
No | 231 | 138 | 1 | 1 |
Ever had sexual partner | ||||
Yes | 379 | 66 | 3.03 (2.25, 4.08) | ** |
No | 553 | 292 | 1 | |
Ever had sexual experience | ||||
Yes | 267 | 36 | 3.59 (2.47, 5.21) | 4 (2.09, 6.89) |
No | 665 | 322 | 1 | 1 |
Perception of risk towards HIV/AIDS | ||||
Yes | 318 | 5 | 36.6 (14.97, 89.30) | 30 (10.65, 83.01) |
No | 614 | 353 | 1 | 1 |