Table 3 Multivariate logistic regression analysis of factors predicting past year quasi-legal psychoactive substance use among HIV-positive males accessing HIV care in Japan (n = 895)
Variable | Adjusted Odds Ratio | 95% Confidence Interval | p - value |
|---|---|---|---|
Age | |||
(per year older) | 0.96 | (0.93–0.99) | 0.004 |
Living alone | |||
(yes vs. no) | 1.66 | (1.10–2.49) | 0.015 |
Perceived route of HIV exposure | |||
(male-to-male sexual behaviour vs. other) | 2.56 | (1.48–4.43) | <0.001 |
Ever used tryptamine-type derivatives (5-MeO-DPT or Foxy) | |||
(yes vs. no) | 2.42 | (1.36–4.28) | 0.003 |
Ever used cannabis | |||
(yes vs. no) | 1.04 | (0.51–2.12) | 0.912 |
Ever used methamphetamine/amphetamine | |||
(yes vs. no) | 3.59 | (2.13–6.04) | <0.001 |
Ever used MDMA | |||
(yes vs. no) | 0.90 | (0.54–1.48) | 0.667 |
Ever used heroin or cocaine | |||
(yes vs. no) | 1.04 | (0.56–1.96) | 0.895 |