Determinants of chlamydial infection: logistic regression model
| Determinant | Coefficient (SE) | Adjusted odds ratio (95% CI) | p Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | |||
| 14–17 | −0.634 (1.184) | 0.530 (0.052 to 5.397) | 0.592 |
| 18–22 | 1.422 (0.537) | 4.145 (1.446 to 11.879) | 0.008 |
| 23–27 | 1.284 (0.526) | 3.612 (1.289 to 10.119) | 0.015 |
| 28–40 | 1 | ||
| Number of partners last year | |||
| 1 | 1 | ||
| 2 | 1.794 (0.499) | 6.013 (2.263 to 15.974) | 0.000 |
| 3–5 | 2.178 (0.552) | 8.832 (2.991 to 26.074) | 0.000 |
| ≥6 | 2.277 (0.642) | 9.748 (2.771 to 34.296) | 0.000 |
| Contraception | |||
| Any | 1 | ||
| None | 2.438 (0.441) | 11.452 (4.823 to 27.192) | 0.000 |
| Dysuria/frequent urination | |||
| No | 1 | ||
| Yes | 0.883 (0.429) | 2.418 (1.043 to 5.605) | 0.040 |
| Partner having urinary complaints | |||
| No | 1 | ||
| Yes | 2.050 (0.534) | 7.765 (2.726 to 22.119) | 0.000 |
| Postcoital bleeding | |||
| No | 1 | ||
| Seldom | 0.214 (0.494) | 1.238 (0.470 to 3.262) | 0.666 |
| Frequently | 3.048 (0.984) | 21.080 (3.066 to 144.951) | 0.002 |
| Location of practice | |||
| Inner city | 1 | ||
| Suburban/rural | −1.135 (0.649) | 0.321 (0.090 to 1.147) | 0.080 |
| Constant | −1.979 (7.355) | 0.138 | 0.788 |