Table 2

Bivariate analysis of factors associated with HIV infection among females

Risk factorHIV status
+
n=12 (%)

n=69 (%)
p Value*
Median age, (IQR)20 (3.0)17 (6.0)0.07
Forced sex6 (50.0)21 (30.4)0.18
Transactional sex8 (66.7)18 (26.1)0.01
Multiple partners (≥2)10 (90.9)34 (75.6)0.27
First partner >5 years older3 (25.0)5 (7.3)0.14
Adult caregiver in life4 (33.3)49 (71.0)0.04
Alcohol use11 (91.7)31 (44.9)0.01
Any drug use11 (91.7)39 (56.5)0.02
Police involvement5 (41.7)28 (40.6)0.94
Belonging to a gang10 (83.3)49 (71.0)0.38
Alcoholism/violence at home1 (8.3)11 (15.9)0.68
Prior STI6 (50.0)10 (14.7)<0.01
Condom at last vaginal sex3 (25.0)12 (26.7)0.91
  • *Determined by χ2 test.

  • STI, sexually transmitted infection.