Table 2 Structural equation model results of measurements
Constructs and Indicators | Estimate | S.E (P-Value) | 95%CI |
|---|---|---|---|
Outcomes | |||
Factor 1: Condom Usage and communication (partial) | |||
Insist on condom use with male partner | 1 | ||
Insist on condom use with long-time partner | 1.49 | 0.20(0.00) | (1.10,1.88) |
Insist on condom use with regular male partner you trust | 1.52 | 0.20(0.00) | (1.12,1.92) |
How often using condom in the past 6 months | 1.01 | 0.19(0.00) | (0.63,1.39) |
Factor 2: Sexual Risk behavior | |||
Number of main partners | 1 | ||
Number of casual partners | 4.36 | 2.56(0.09) | (−0.66,9.39) |
Use the Internet for sexual partners | 1.09 | 0.86(0.20) | (−0.60, 2.78) |
Anytime concurrent partnerships | 3.52 | 1.74(0.04) | (0.11,6.93) |
Current concurrent partnerships | 3.77 | 1.60(0.02) | (0.62,6.91) |
Factor 3: Depression Symptomatology | |||
Have depressed mood for more than 2 weeks | 1 | ||
Ever wanted to end your life | 0.32 | 0.11(0.00) | (0.10,0.53) |
Exposures | |||
Factor 4: Sexual Behavior Stigma | |||
Excluded from family gatherings | 1 | ||
Family discriminatory remarks | 1.18 | 0.19(0.00) | (0.81,1.55) |
Lower quality of health care | 0.69 | 0.13(0.00) | (0.43,0.95) |
Ever been tortured | 1.01 | 0.17(0.00) | (0.68,1.34) |
Scared to walk around in public places | 0.92 | 0.17(0.00) | (0.59,1.26) |
Ever been beaten up | 0.80 | 0.14(0.00) | (0.51,1.09) |
Factor 5: Social Support | |||
Count on others to borrow money | 1 | ||
Count on others to the doctor | 0.95 | 0.13(0.00) | (0.70,1.21) |
Talk about problems | 0.88 | 0.12(0.00) | (0.64,1.12) |
Need places to stay | 0.77 | 0.14(0.00) | (0.50,1.04) |
Deal with a violent or difficult situation | 0.89 | 0.13(0.00) | (0.63,1.15) |
Factor 6: Participating social activities | |||
Promote the rights of MSM | 1 | ||
Speak with government officials or political leaders | 0.68 | 0.12(0.00) | (0.46,0.91) |
Address a common problem facing MSM | 1.10 | 0.17(0.00) | (0.76,1.44) |
Participated in an HIV prevention organization | 1.12 | 0.19(0.00) | (0.84,1.59) |