Research Article

Fertility Desires and Intentions and the Relationship to Consistent Condom Use and Provider Communication regarding Childbearing among HIV Clients in Uganda

Table 2

Multivariate correlates of fertility desires and intentions.

Fertility desires O.R.
(95% C.I.s)
Fertility intentions O.R. (95% C.I.s)

Female gender0.34 (0.22–0.53)***0.35 (0.22–0.56)***
Age0.92 (0.89–0.95)***0.93 (0.90–0.96)***
Any secondary education1.40 (0.84–2.39)1.34 (0.79–2.30)
Urban location0.90 (0.61–1.35)1.01 (0.66–1.55)
Number of parented children0.80 (0.72–0.88)***0.82 (0.73–0.91)***
CD4 cell count1.00 (1.00-1.00)*1.00 (1.00–1.01)*
Has a primary sex partner2.10 (1.40–3.15)***2.10 (1.35–3.26)**
Provider(s) discussed family planning and contraception use0.88 (0.58–1.34)0.74 (0.47–1.15)
Provider advised against childbearing because of HIV status0.82 (0.52–1.29)1.74 (1.09–2.78)*

𝑃 < . 0 5 ; 𝑃 < . 0 1 ; 𝑃 < . 0 0 1 .