Table 2 Multivariable logistic analysis of factors associated with chemsex among study participants.

Level of education

 Less than high school or PCL

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 High school or PCL and above

0.4 (0.3–0.6)

0.5 (0.3–0.8)

Relationship status

 Single

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 In relationship

1.7 (1.2–2.4)

1.1 (0.7–1.8)

Multiple sex partners in the last 12 months

 Yes

16.5 (2.3–120.3)

9.6 (1.3–71.4)

 No

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Involvement in party or group sex in the last 12 months

 Yes

3.3 (2.1–5.1)

2.5 (1.5–3.9)

 No

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Involvement in sex work in the last 12 months

 Yes

2.6 (1.8–3.6)

1.3 (0.8–1.9)

 No

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Seen a mental health care provider in the last 12 months

 Yes

2.2 (1.4–3.4)

1.4 (0.8–2.9)

 No, but I needed

2.1 (1.4–3.3)

1.5 (0.9–2.7)

 No, because I don’t need

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Depressive symptoms

 Yes

2.7 (1.9–3.8)

2.0 (1.3–3.0)

 No

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Ever tested HIV

 Yes

1.7 (1.0–2.9)

1.9 (0.9–3.7)

 No

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