Logistic univariable and multivariable regression analysis of factors associated with STI acquisition among MSM participating in the Amsterdam Cohort Studies between 2009 and 2019
Sexual behaviour factors | Univariable n=971 MSM/13 473 visits | Multivariable n=959 MSM/12 274 visits | ||||
OR | 95% CI | P value | OR | 95% CI | P value | |
Number of insertive casual partners | 1.64 | 1.56 to 1.73 | <0.001 | 1.20 | 1.12 to 1.30 | <0.001 |
Number of receptive casual partners | 1.75 | 1.67 to 1.84 | <0.001 | 1.33 | 1.23 to 1.43 | <0.001 |
Condomless insertive sex (yes) | 2.82 | 2.51 to 3.18 | <0.001 | 1.25 | 1.04 to 1.50 | 0.02 |
Condomless receptive sex (yes) | 3.29 | 2.91 to 3.71 | <0.001 | 1.35 | 1.12 to 1.63 | 0.001 |
AI during group sex (yes) | 2.19 | 1.94 to 2.46 | <0.001 | 1.14 | 0.98 to 1.33 | 0.08 |
Chemsex (yes) | 2.50 | 2.21 to 2.83 | <0.001 | 1.61 | 1.40 to 1.85 | <0.001 |
Steady partnership (no) | 1.56 | 1.39 to 1.75 | <0.001 | 1.37 | 1.20 to 1.56 | <0.001 |
Continuous variables including partner numbers were log transformed. Visits with one or more missing sexual behaviour factors were excluded from multivariable analysis. STI acquisition is defined as gonorrhoea, chlamydia or syphilis diagnosis at one or more anatomical locations.
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AI, anal intercourse; ; MSM, men who have sex with men.