Table 3 Clinical characteristics associated with a positive xpert MTB/RIF test (N = 235)
Variable | Crude OR (95% CI) | P value | Adjusted OR (95% CI) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Age (> 5 years Vs ≤ 5 years) | 2.6 (1.2 -5.4) | 0.012 | 3.3 (1.4 - 7.4) | 0.005 |
Sex (female vs. male) | 1.1 (0.5 – 2.2) | 0.9 | ||
Positive HIV status | 0.8 (0.4 - 1.7) | 0.6 | 1.2 (0.5 – 3.0) | 0.7 |
Positive history of TB contact | 2.8 (1.4 - 5.9) | 0.006 | 2.4 (1.1 – 5.2) | 0.03 |
Prior TB diagnosis | 0.8 (0.2 - 3.8) | 0.8 | ||
Positive TST | 3.4 (1.6 - 7.3) | 0.001 | 4.1 (1.7 - 10) | 0.002 |
BCG scar present | 0.7 (0.3 - 1.5) | 0.4 |