Factors associated with 4-month retention rate in a cohort study of migrant MSM in Beijing, China, using stepwise multiple logistic analysis
| Factor | N | Retention rate % (n) | OR (95% CI) | p Value | Adjusted OR (95% CI) | p Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age | ||||||
| 18–24 | 149 | 46.98 (70) | 1.00 | 1.00 | ||
| ≥25 | 362 | 65.75 (238) | 2.17 (1.47 to 3.19) | <0.001 | 1.81 (1.07 to 3.06) | 0.026 |
| Duration of stay in Beijing | ||||||
| <1 year | 95 | 34.74 (33) | 1.00 | 1.00 | ||
| ≥1 year | 416 | 66.27 (208) | 3.66 (2.29 to 5.85) | <0.001 | 3.68 (2.04 to 6.64) | <0.001 |
| Number of female sex partners since last investigation | ||||||
| 0 | 382 | 64.66 (247) | 1.00 | 1.00 | ||
| ≥1 | 129 | 47.29 (61) | 0.49 (0.33 to 0.74) | 0.001 | 0.48 (0.29 to 0.80) | 0.005 |
| Have received VCT services in the past 12 months | ||||||
| No | 243 | 51.85 (126) | 1.00 | 1.00 | ||
| Yes | 268 | 67.91 (182) | 1.97 (1.37 to 2.81) | <0.001 | 1.71 (1.07 to 2.72) | 0.024 |
MSM, men who have sex with men; VCT, voluntary counselling and testing.