Distribution of sociodemographic, behavioural risks and STI outcomes and syndromes by HSV-2 serostatus among uncircumcised men at baseline
| Variable | HSV-2 seronegative N=43 n (%) | HSV-2 seropositive N=43 n (%) | χ2 p Value* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age group in years | 1.000 | ||
| 18–20 | 16 (37.2) | 16 (37.2) | |
| 21–24 | 27 (62.8) | 27 (62.8) | |
| Educational attainment | 0.019 | ||
| None, primary 1–8 | 10 (23.3) | 17 (39.5) | |
| Secondary 1–3 | 7 (16.3) | 13 (30.2) | |
| Secondary 4, postsecondary | 26 (60.5) | 13 (30.2) | |
| Employment status | 0.062 | ||
| Unemployed | 4 (9.3) | 5 (11.6) | |
| Self-employed | 12 (27.9) | 22 (51.2) | |
| Salaried | 27 (62.8) | 16 (37.2) | |
| Married or cohabiting | 0.202 | ||
| No | 42 (97.7) | 38 (88.4) | |
| Yes | 1 (2.3) | 5 (11.6) | |
| Number of sex partners, past 30 days | 0.007 | ||
| 0 | 22 (51.2) | 15 (34.9) | |
| 1 | 21 (48.8) | 20 (46.5) | |
| 2 or more | 0 (0.0) | 8 (18.6) | |
| Frequency of condom use, past 6 months | 0.154 | ||
| Never | 11 (25.6) | 14 (32.6) | |
| Sometimes | 21 (48.8) | 25 (58.1) | |
| Always | 11 (25.6) | 4 (9.3) | |
| Gonorrhea or chlamydia infection at baseline | 1 (2.3) | 3 (7.0) | 0.616 |
*Fisher's exact test was used when cell size n<5.
HSV 2, herpes simplex virus 2; STI, sexually transmitted infections.