Adjusted ORs highlighting the effect of sex work on pVL suppression in GEE models (n=587)
| Model | Adjusted OR (95% CI) | p Value |
|---|---|---|
| Model 1. Effect of sex work, without adherence (mediator) variable included* | 0.66 (0.45 to 0.96) | 0.031 |
| Model 2. Effect of sex work, including adherence (mediator) variable* | 0.72 (0.49 to 1.04) | 0.080 |
*Adjusted for age, gender, homelessness, injection drug use, enrolment in methadone maintenance therapy, pVL at ART initiation, and CD4 cell count.
ART, antiretroviral therapy; GEE, generalised estimating equation; pVL, plasma viral load.