Table 4 Odds ratios (and 95% confidence intervals) from multivariate logistic regression models assessing the association of reproductive health outcomes with cross-generational first sex
From: Age differences at sexual debut and subsequent reproductive health: Is there a link?
STI diagnosis in previous 12 months n = 489 | Did not use a family planning method at last sex n = 558 | |
|---|---|---|
Age difference between respondent and first sexual partner | ||
≤ 4 years | 1.00 | 1.00 |
5 years to 9 years | 0.93 (0.51 – 1.69) | 0.67 (0.44 – 1.00)† |
≥ 10 years | 1.49 (0.61 – 3.66) | 1.05 (0.52 – 2.10) |
Years since sexual debut | ||
≥ 6 years | 1.00 | 1.00 |
3–5 years | 0.79 (0.40 – 1.55) | 1.08 (0.67 – 1.74) |
1–2 years | 0.74 (0.33 – 1.66) | 1.10 (0.63 – 1.93) |
Ever pregnant | ||
No | 1.00 | 1.00 |
Yes | 1.28 (0.69 – 2.36) | 0.49 (0.32 – 0.75)*** |
Clinic type | ||
Youth center | 1.00 | 1.00 |
Women's reproductive health | 0.40 (0.18 – 0.86)* | 1.18 (0.75 – 1.87) |
Socioeconomic status | ||
Highest | 1.00 | 1.00 |
Middle | 0.84 (0.41 – 1.68) | 0.87 (0.52 – 1.45) |
Lowest | 0.59 (0.27 – 1.26) | 0.75 (0.44 – 1.28) |
Religion | ||
Catholic | 1.00 | 1.00 |
Protestant | 0.84 (0.46 – 1.54) | 0.72 (0.48 – 1.06) |
Other | 1.55 (0.73 – 3.31) | 0.46 (0.26 – 0.80)** |
Employment status | ||
Not employed | 1.00 | 1.00 |
Employed | 0.62 (0.28 – 1.36) | 2.05 (1.23 – 3.42)** |
Current age | ||
15–18 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
19–22 | 1.48 (0.69 – 3.20) | 0.95 (0.59 – 1.54) |
23–24 | 1.52 (0.59 – 3.93) | 0.91 (0.49 – 1.69) |
Relationship status | ||
Not in union | 1.00 | 1.00 |
In union | 1.62 (0.90 – 2.92) | 0.88 (0.59 – 1.31) |
Education level | ||
Primary | 1.00 | 1.00 |
Secondary | 1.41 (0.53 – 3.73) | 0.83 (0.47 – 1.46) |
Higher | 1.35(0.36 – 5.09) | 1.20 (0.49 – 2.91) |