Factors Associated with Use of Latex Condom-Compatible Lubricants by Men Who Have Sex with Men in India: Implications for HIV Prevention
Table 3
Association between exclusive use of water-based lubricants by MSM and exposure to HIV prevention interventions in Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, and Andhra Pradesh (Round 2 IBBA: 2009-2010).
Variables
Exclusive use of water-based lubricants
Crude odds ratio (CI)
Adjusted odds ratio (CI)
Exposure to HIV program
No
1.00
1.00
Yes
9.01 (7.10–11.43)**
6.18 (4.82–7.92)**
Age (years)
≤25
1.00
1.00
Above 25
1.36 (1.17–1.58)**
1.05 (0.86–1.28)
Educational attainment
Less than higher secondary
1.00
1.00
Higher secondary and above
0.87 (0.75–1.02)
0.95 (0.79–1.15)
Marital status
Never married
1.00
1.00
Ever married
0.77 (0.65–0.91)**
0.94 (0.75–1.18)
Occupational status
Student/unemployed/white-collar worker
1.00
1.00
Manual laborer
1.48 (1.25–1.76)**
1.18 (0.97–1.44)
Self-identity
Nonkothi#
1.00
1.00
Kothi (anal-receptive)
4.05 (3.45–4.76)**
2.56 (2.12–3.10)**
Alcohol consumption
No
1.00
1.00
Yes
1.19 (1.02–1.39)*
1.28 (1.07–1.53)**
Any STI
Negative
1.00
1.00
Positive
1.38 (1.02–1.87)*
1.23 (0.86–1.74)
HIV
Negative
1.00
1.00
Positive
1.34 (1.06–1.71)*
1.20 (0.91–1.58)
Two cases that reported using lubricants but did not specify the type were excluded from the analysis.
#“Nonkothi” includes MSM who identified as panthi, double decker, bisexual, and hijra.
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