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Table 5 Logistic regression of predictors for self disclosure of HIV-serostatus to partner/spouse among pregnant women (n = 250)

From: Predictors of HIV serostatus disclosure to partners among HIV-positive pregnant women in Morogoro, Tanzania

Variable

Disclosed (n = 102) AOR†

95% CI

P-value

Age of participants(years)

   

  ≥ 25 years

Reference

  

  < 25 years

2.2

1.2-4.1

0.01

Gravida

   

  Multiparous

Reference

  

  Nulliparous

3.3

1.4-7.4

0.005

Age difference between partners (years)

   

  ≤ 10 years

Reference

  

  > 10 years

2.5

1.1-5.6

0.03

Dependent on partner for food/rent/fees

   

  No

Reference

  

  Yes

0.4

0.1-0.7

0.01

Discussed with partner before testing

   

  No

Reference

  

  Yes

6.9

2.4-20.12

<0.001

When diagnosed with HIV

   

  During current pregnancy

Reference

  

  Before current pregnancy

3.7

1.7-8.3

<0.001

  1. † Adjusted for, age education level, income, gravida, duration of living together, time for HIV diagnosis, age difference between male and female, dependency on partner status and discussing with partner before testing and condom use.
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