Table 4

Risk variables independently associated with BV

CharacteristicAdjusted OR (95% CI)*p Value
*Adjusted for all other variables in table using logistic regression. NS, not significant.
Hormonal contraception 0.60 (0.51 to 0.81) <0.0001
Past pregnancy 1.50 (1.18 to 1.80) <0.001
Male partners (past 12 months)
    01.20 (0.78 to 1.90)NS
    11
    21.00 (0.78 to 1.35)NS
    ⩾3 1.60 (1.19 to 2.04) 0.001
⩾1 female partner (past 12 months) 2.00 (1.27 to 3.33) <0.01
Condom use (past 3 months)
    None1
    Sometimes0.80 (0.59 to 1.14)NS
    Usually 0.60 (0.43 to 0.83) <0.01
    Always 0.50 (0.3 to 0.71) <0.001
Cigarettes per day
    01
    1–9 1.40 (1.03 to 1.89) <0.05
    10–19 1.50 (1.09 to 2.01) <0.05
    ⩾20 1.90 (1.40 to 2.61) <0.0001