Table 3

Factors associated with intention to take PrEP daily for HIV prevention

Predicting factorIntention to take PrEP number (%) n = 95Bivariable analysis odds ratio (95% CI)Multivariable analysis odds ratio (95% CI)
PrEP awareness
Aware27 (48.2)2.8 (1.5–5.2) *1.6 (0.9–3.1)
Not aware/Not sure (Rf)68 (26.8)11
Subjective norms to influence taking PrEP
High Support31 (54.4)3.2 (1.5–6.6) ‡Not included
Low-moderate support (Rf)64 (25.3)1 
Perceived behavioral to take PrEP daily
High level51 (48.6)4.3 (1.5–12.3) ‡3.0 (1.8–5.2) ‡
Low-moderate level (Rf)44 (39.9)11
Internet searching partner
Yes50 (36.2)1.6 (1.0–2.6) *Not included
Never (Rf)45 (26.2)1 
History of HIV testing
Yes58(43.9)3 (1.8–4.9) ‡2.3 (1.3–4.1) †
Never (Rf)37(20.8)11
Diagnosis of STIs in 6 months
Yes17 (48.6)2.4 (1.2–4.9) †1.4 (0.6–3.1)
Never78 (28.4)11

Note(s): *p < 0.05, †p < 0.01, ‡p < 0.001, OR = Odds ratios, CI = Confidence interval

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