Table 5

Variables associated with retention in PrEP-RN (active/discharge vs lost to follow-up)

VariableX2P value
STI at treatment initiation
(yes vs no)
2.960.09*
STI diagnosed during tx
(yes vs no)
0.230.63
Age
(<25 years vs 25+ years)
2.680.10*
Sexual Orientation
(gay vs bisexual/straight)
1.470.23
Income
(<50 K/year vs 50K+/year)
2.080.15
Education
(high school of less vs post-secondary)
0.010.95
Insurance
(has insurance vs no insurance)
0.760.38
Ethnicity
(white vs non-white)
1.720.19
Primary care provider
(yes vs no)
0.880.35
Symptoms of depression
(yes vs no)
0.820.37
Symptoms of anxiety
(yes vs no)
1.430.23
  • *Not significant at p<0.05 on further testing.

  • PrEP-RN, pre-exposure prophylaxis-registered nurse; STI, sexually transmitted infection.