Table 4

Results of multivariate analysis

VariablesRapid HIV testing
Adjusted OR (95% CI)p Value
Age at first sex initiation
 ≤191
 20–292.34 (1.01 to 5.41)0.047
 ≥301.31 (0.56 to 3.04)0.532
Standard testing during previous half year
 No1
 Yes4.62 (2.32 to 9.17)0.000
Ever visited an STD doctor during previous half year
 No1
 Yes3.22 (1.12 to 9.26)0.030
Condom use during previous half year
 Never/seldom1
 Sometimes1.25 (0.51 to 3.06)0.621
 Always3.18 (1.26 to 8.02)0.014
Knowledge of RHT
 No1
 Yes11.30 (6.10 to 20.93)0.000
HIV risk perception
 Impossible/unsure1
 Possible2.37 (1.30 to 4.32)0.005
  • RHT, rapid HIV antibody testing; STD, sexually transmitted disease.