Table 2 Univariate and multivariable logistic regression analyses of independent factors associated with HIV testing among men in Malawi
Characteristics | COR | 95% CI | P-Value | AOR | 95% CI | P-Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Age (Years) | ||||||
15–19 | 1 | 1 | ||||
20–29 | 6.71 | 5.85–7.68 | < 0.001* | 2.57 | 2.16–3.05 | < 0.001* |
30–39 | 12.30 | 10.41–14.53 | < 0.001* | 3.00 | 2.35–3.82 | < 0.001* |
40+ | 7.44 | 6.33–8.75 | < 0.001* | 2.02 | 1.58–2.59 | < 0.001* |
Residence | ||||||
Urban | 1 | 1 | ||||
Rural | 0.76 | 0.67–0.87 | < 0.001* | 1.03 | 0.87–1.23 | 0.743** |
Region | ||||||
Northern | 1 | 1 | ||||
Central | 0.70 | 0.59–0.83 | < 0.001* | 0.64 | 0.53–0.78 | < 0.001* |
Southern | 0.75 | 0.63–0.88 | < 0.001* | 0.74 | 0.61–0.90 | 0.002* |
Marital Status | ||||||
Never married | 1 | 1 | ||||
Currently married | 6.15 | 5.51–6.87 | < 0.001* | 3.03 | 2.51–3.65 | < 0.001* |
Formerly married | 4.63 | 3.39–6.33 | < 0.001* | 2.24 | 1.57–3.18 | < 0.001* |
Religion | ||||||
Christians | 1 | 1 | ||||
Muslims | 0.97 | 0.82–1.13 | 0.674** | 1.06 | 0.88–1.27 | 0.559** |
No religion | 0.71 | 0.54–0.93 | 0.014* | 0.74 | 0.54–1.01 | 0.054** |
Wealth Index | ||||||
Poor | 1 | 1 | ||||
Medium | 0.92 | 0.80–1.05 | 0.215** | 0.95 | 0.81–1.11 | 0.497** |
Rich | 1.16 | 1.04–1.29 | 0.010* | 1.08 | 0.93–1.25 | 0.332** |
Education | ||||||
None | 1 | 1 | ||||
Primary school | 0.84 | 0.68–1.03 | 0.090** | 1.49 | 1.19–1.88 | 0.001* |
Secondary school or above | 1.80 | 1.45–2.25 | < 0.001* | 3.02 | 2.33–3.91 | < 0.001* |
Covered by health insurance | ||||||
No | 1 | 1 | ||||
Yes | 2.76 | 1.86–4.11 | < 0.001* | 1.66 | 1.05–2.63 | 0.030* |
Age at first sexual debut (years) | ||||||
No sex | 1 | 1 | ||||
Less than 15 | 4.20 | 3.50–5.05 | < 0.001* | 2.12 | 1.72–2.61 | < 0.001* |
15–24 | 9.24 | 7.94–10.75 | < 0.001* | 2.54 | 2.11–3.07 | < 0.001* |
24+ | 14.24 | 10.11–20.05 | < 0.001* | 2.46 | 1.69–3.59 | < 0.001* |