作者: Banadakoppa M Ramesh , Stephen Moses , Reynold Washington , Shajy Isac , Bidhubhushan Mohapatra
DOI: 10.1097/01.AIDS.0000343762.54831.5C
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摘要: OBJECTIVE: In four states in southern India we explored the determinants of HIV prevalence among female sex workers (FSW) as well factors associated with district-level variations FSW. METHODS: Data from cross-sectional surveys 23 districts were analysed outcome variable and sociodemographic work characteristics predictor variables. Multilevel logistic regression was applied to identify that could explain districts. RESULTS: 10 096 FSW surveyed 14.5% (95% confidence interval 14.0-15.4) a large interdistrict variation ranging 2% 38%. Current marital status usual place solicitation emerged important determine individual probability being positive within multivariate analysis compared home-based odds greater for brothel-based [adjusted ratio (AOR) 2.17 P