Table 6 Multivariate analysis*of the characteristics associated with an abnormal cytology (Low Grade and High-Grade Squamous Intraepithelial Lesion)
Characteristics | OR [95Â % CI] | p-value |
|---|---|---|
Age (years) | ||
 <45 | 1.00 |  |
 ≥ 45 | 0.30 [0.09–1.01] | 0.052 |
Educational level | ||
 Secondary and high school | 1.00 |  |
 Primary school | 3.77 [0.44–32.36] | 0.23 |
 Illiterate | 3.18 [0.30–33.71] | 0.34 |
Employment | ||
 No | 1.00 |  |
 Yes | 5.86 [0.69–50.13] | 0.11 |
HIV status | ||
 Negative | 1.00 |  |
 Positive | 3.98 [1.39–11.40] | 0.01 |
Age at first intercourse (years) | ||
 ≥20 | 1.00 |  |
 17–19 | 2.41 [0.64–9.08] | 0.19 |
 ≤16 | 2.43 [0.69–8.60] | 0.17 |
Number of miscarriages | ||
 0 | 1.00 |  |
 ≥1 | 2.84 [1.14–7.12] | 0.02 |
Menopause | ||
 No | 1.00 |  |
 Yes | 1.33 [0.35–5.12] | 0.68 |
Number of Pap smears | ||
 Never | 1.00 |  |
 ≥1 | 0.74 [0.20–2.66] | 0.64 |