Table 3

Logistic regression models of factors associated with reported experiences of any IPV during the past 12 months, among HIV-infected pregnant women in Cape Town, South Africa

Unadjusted OR (95% CI)p ValueAdjusted OR (95% CI)p Value
(A) Model of demographic and relationship characteristics, adjusted for age and SES
Age0.98 (0.94 to 1.01)0.2310.99 (0.95 to 1.03)0.562
SES
 Highest1.01.0
 Middle0.81 (0.51 to 1.29)0.3780.86 (0.52 to 1.40)0.543
 Lowest1.19 (0.75 to 1.90)0.4651.28 (0.79 to 2.10)0.319
Marital status
 Not married1.01.0
 Married0.47 (0.28 to 0.80)0.0060.52 (0.30 to 0.91)0.021
Pregnancy intention
 Discussed and agreed1.01.0
 Not discussed and/or not agreed1.66 (1.05 to 2.61)0.0301.33 (0.82 to 2.14)0.248
Time of first HIV-positive test
 During this pregnancy1.0
 Before this pregnancy0.91 (0.61 to 1.33)0.617
(B) Model of psychological measures, adjusted for age and SES
Age0.98 (0.94 to 1.01)0.2310.99 (0.95 to 1.03)0.660
SES
 Highest1.00.3781.00.985
 Middle0.81 (0.51 to 1.29)0.4651.00 (0.60 to 1.65)0.076
 Lowest1.19 (0.75 to 1.90)1.59 (0.95 to 2.64)
Alcohol use (AUDIT-C)
 Below threshold1.0<0.0011.0<0.001
 Above threshold (≥3)3.46 (2.31 to 5.20)3.49 (2.29 to 5.33)
Psychological distress (K-10)
 Below threshold1.0<0.0011.00.001
 Above threshold4.40 (2.20 to 8.81)3.64 (1.68 to 7.86)
Depression (EPDS)
 Below threshold1.0<0.0011.00.015
 Above threshold (≥13)2.82 (1.66 to 4.80)2.06 (1.15 to 3.68)
  • AUDIT-C, Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test–Consumption; EPDS, Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale; IPV, intimate partner violence; K-10, Kessler 10; SES, socioeconomic status.