Univariate and multivariate analysis of factors associated with recent infections among MSM newly diagnosed as having HIV (n=200) in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, 2009–2011
| Category | Crude OR (95% CI) | aOR | 95% CI | p Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Previous HIV testing frequency: | ||||
| Never tested | Reference | Reference | – | – |
| One test | 1.3 (0.3 to 0.51) | 1.3 | 0.3 to 5.2 | 0.72 |
| Two tests | 3.8 (0.9 to 15.5) | 3.7 | 0.9 to 15.4 | 0.072 |
| Three or more tests | 7.4 (2.0 to 27.1) | 7.4 | 2.0 to 27.8 | 0.003 |
| Concurrent anal gonorrhoea | 2.4 (0.9 to 6.4) | 1.9 | 0.6 to 5.4 | 0.26 |
| Concurrent urogenital gonorrhoea | 2.3 (0.6 to 8.2) | 2.5 | 0.6 to 10.7 | 0.20 |
Factors in univariate analyses (p>0.2) included age, ethnicity, being a sex worker, partner status, symptoms on consultation, notified by a partner, drug use and other concurrent STIs (infectious syphilis, chlamydia, herpes simplex virus and hepatitis B virus).
MSM, men who have sex with men; STI, sexually transmitted infection.