Table 1 Bivariate Results for Selected Sociodemographic, Attitudinal, and Behavioral Variables by HIV Testing (N = 961)
From: Prevalence and Correlates of HIV Testing: An Analysis of University Students in Jamaica
Variable | Tested Number (%)* | Untested Number (%)* | Chi-Square X 2 (P value) |
|---|---|---|---|
Age | Â | Â | Â |
Less than 25 years | 102 (26.1) | 332 (61.1) | X 2 = 111.29 |
25 years or older | 289 (73.9) | 211 (38.9) | (.0000) |
Marital Status | Â | Â | Â |
Married/common-law | 174 (44.8) | 118 (22.2) | X 2 = 53.20 |
Not married/common-law | 214 (55.2) | 414 (77.8) | (.0000) |
Sex | Â | Â | Â |
Male | 108 (27.2) | 197 (35.6) | X 2 = 7.52 |
Female | 289 (72.8) | 356 (64.4) | (.0061) |
HIV Education in Previous 12 Months | Â | Â | Â |
Yes | 111 (28.5) | 104 (19.0) | X 2 = 11.65 |
No | 278 (71.5) | 443 (81.0) | (.0006) |
HIV Personal Awareness | Â | Â | Â |
Yes | 235 (59.8) | 245 (44.5) | X 2 = 21.33 |
No | 158 (40.2) | 305 (55.5) | (.0000) |
Perceived Risk of HIV | Â | Â | Â |
Great/some risk | 154 (42.9) | 231 (42.4) | X 2 = 0.23 |
Little/no risk | 205 (57.1) | 314 (57.6) | (.8790) |
Condom Use With Most Recent Steady Sex Partner | Â | Â | Â |
Consistent | 60 (20.8) | 111 (29.8) | X 2 = 6.86 |
Inconsistent | 228 (79.2) | 261 (70.2) | (.0088) |
Condom Use With Most Recent Nonsteady Sex Partner | Â | Â | Â |
Consistent | 47 (58.0) | 62 (57.9) | X 2 = 0.00 |
Inconsistent | 34 (42.0) | 45 (42.1) | (.9911) |
Number of Sex Partners in Previous 12 Months | Â | Â | Â |
Multiple (2+) | 106 (28.7) | 158 (31.3) | X 2 = 0.66 |
Single (1) | 263 (71.3) | 347 (68.7) | (.4154) |