Table 2 Bivariate and multivariable logistic regression analysis of factors associated with engagement in sex work in the last month (n = 864)

Age^† (median, Q1-Q3)

0.98 (0.96-1.00)

0.026

Self-identified gender

(woman^‡ vs. man)

7.14 (3.33–14.29)

< 0.0001

7.14 (3.33–16.67)

< 0.0001

Race/ancestry

(BIPOC vs. white)

2.33 (1.28–4.24)

0.006

Education

(< high school vs. ≥ high school)

2.04 (1.10–3.70)

0.023

Homelessness in last 6 months

(yes vs. no)

1.26 (0.60–2.64)

0.546

Employment*

(yes vs. no)

1.09 (0.59–2.02)

0.775

COVID-19 funds*

(yes vs. no)

0.62 (0.35–1.08)

0.092

0.44 (0.24–0.81)

0.008

≥ Weekly injection drug use*

(yes vs. no)

3.29 (1.86–5.80)

< 0.0001

≥ Weekly crack use*

(yes vs. no)

2.26 (1.25–4.09)

0.007

2.43 (1.25–4.73)

0.009

≥ Weekly cocaine use*

(yes vs. no)

0.95 (0.29–3.16)

≥ Weekly crystal meth use*

(yes vs. no)

3.97 (2.28–6.93)

< 0.0001

3.44 (1.81–6.54)

0.000

≥ Weekly heroin/fentanyl use*

(yes vs. no)

4.78 (2.59–8.80)

< 0.0001

3.15 (1.61–6.15)

0.001

≥ Weekly non-medical PO use*

(yes vs. no)

1.73 (0.39–7.67)

0.473

Drug dealing*

(yes vs. no)

3.14 (1.78–5.52)

< 0.0001

Non-fatal overdose*

(yes vs. no)

2.45 (0.99–6.08)

0.053