Table 3 Bivariate analysis of factors associated with fertility intentions among HIV positive individuals attending the HIV care and support centre.

Sex

Male versus Female (reference group)

1.80 (1.00, 3.24)

0.050

Age of respondent

0.56 (0.46, 0.67)

< 0.001

Age at sexual debut

0.98 (0.90, 1.06)

0.558

Religion

0.92 (0.70, 1.22)

0.574

Marital status

Single versus married, divorced or separated

0.54 (0.41, 0.72)

< 0.001

Occupation

0.92 (0.79, 1.07)

0.292

Drinking habits

Drinks versus does not drink

0.65 (0.39,1.09)

0.107

Number of living children

0.83 (0.70, 0.97)

0.027

Whether any of the respondents' children died

Yes versus No

0.97 (0.61, 1.54)

0.891

Whether respondent is on ARVs

Yes versus No

1.52 (0.87, 2.66)

0.142

Whether respondent had sex in previous 6 months

Yes versus No

0.38 (0.62, 0.92)

< 0.001

Number of sexual partners in the previous 6 months

1.31 (1.01, 1.71)

0.041

Has the respondent disclosed HIV status to sexual partner/partners?

Yes versus No

0.81 (0.45, 1.4)

0.478

Are any of respondent's sexual partners HIV positive?

Yes versus No

1.00 (0.76, 1.34)

0.953

Has participant changed sexual partners in previous 3 months?

Yes versus No

0.69 (0.42, 1.12)

0.146

Is the respondent currently using contraceptives?

Yes versus No

0.75 (0.48, 1.20)

0.226

Is the respondent using dual protection?

Yes versus No

0.96 (0.75, 1.20)

0.753

Since the HIV diagnosis, has the respondent produced a child?

Yes versus No

0.40 (0.23, 0.69)

0.001

When does the respondent you use condoms?

With regular partners versus with casual partners

0.89 (0.52, 1.53)

0.673