Table 3

Factors associated with a history of induced abortion in a multivariate logistic regression model (n=556)

Variables in the modelAOR (95% CI)p Value*
Working at a karaoke bar0.02
 NoReference
 Yes1.75 (1.10 to 2.78)
Duration working as a FEW1.42 (1.06 to 1.43)<0.001
More number of sexual partners in the past 12 months1.86 (1.02 to 1.54)0.002
Currently using a contraceptive method0.04
 NoReference
 Yes1.52 (1.01 to 2.29)
Able to find a condom when it is needed0.03
 NoReference
 Yes2.03 (1.08 to 3.82)
Condom use with non-commercial partners in the past 3 months
 AlwaysReference
 Not always1.62 (1.06 to 3.44)0.04
  • FEW, female entertainment worker; AOR, adjusted OR.