Table 3 Predictors of mediating variables of hopelessness, female study participants (n = 268)
From: Hopelessness and HIV infection: an exploratory study with a gender-specific perspective
| Â | Financial dissatisfaction aOR (95% CI) | Physical health dissatisfaction aOR (95% CI) | Low HIV-related emotional support aOR (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|---|
Sociodemographic characteristics | |||
Age | 0.98 (0.95, 1.00) | Â | Â |
Relationship status | |||
 In an intimate relationship |  | 1 | 1 |
 Single |  | 1.55 (0.87, 2.76) | 3.28*** (1.72, 6.25) |
Years of school | |||
  ≤ 12 years | 1.92* (1.10, 3.35) | 2.75** (1.49, 5.10) |  |
  ≥ 13 years | 1 | 1 |  |
Employment | |||
 Working | 1 | 1 |  |
 Non-working | 3.48*** (1.85, 6.52) | 2.51** (1.33, 4.71) |  |
Self-reported HIV clinical factors | |||
Time since HIV diagnosis | |||
  ≤ 10 years |  | 1 |  |
  ≥ 10 years |  | 1.33 (0.76, 2.35) |  |
Experiencing bothersome physical ART side-effects | |||
 Yes |  |  | 0.44* (0.22, 0.89) |
 No |  |  | 1 |
Psychosocial factors | |||
Anticipated stigmatization | |||
 Low |  |  | 1 |
 High |  |  | 1.89* (1.05, 3.41) |