Table 2

 Adjusted odds ratio for significant predictors of “bridge” category using logistic regression analysis and two other bridge categories, Senegal 2000

OR*95% CI
*Odds ratio adjusted for the other variables in the table.
†p<0.005; ‡p<0.05.
Bridge v potential bridge
Frequent several brothels2.17†1.42 to 3.32
Always buy sex from different women1.97†1.26 to 3.10
Had at least one episode of STD during previous 6 months2.53†1.37 to 4.67
Bridge v non-bridge
No formal education0.52†0.33 to 0.80
Frequent several brothels1.65‡1.04 to 2.61
Not used condoms previous sex contact witha prostitute5.29†3.35 to 8.36
Had at least one episode of STI during previous 6 months2.12‡1.10 to 4.13