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Table 5 Multivariable logistic regression accessing the association between sputum smear non conversion at the end of intensive phase of TB treatment and patients’ death in DTC* of Baleng, 2006–2012

From: Delay in sputum smear conversion and outcomes of smear-positive tuberculosis patients: a retrospective cohort study in Bafoussam, Cameroon

Characteristic

Adjusted OR (95% confidence interval)

p value

Male sex

1.2 (0.6- 2.7)

0.54

Age˃ 33

1.4 (0.6- 2.9)

0.41

Positive HIV status

6.8 (3.3- 14.0)

< 0.01

Non conversion of sputum smear at the end of intensive phase

3.6 (1.5- 9.0)

< 0.01

  1. *Diagnostic and Treatment Centre.