Table 4 Results of a multivariate Generalized Estimating Equation Model Predicting smear positivity in male TB patients
Estimate | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Odd ratio (95% Cl) | P-value | ||
(Intercept) | −2.065 | ||
Age | |||
40-59 years (versus < 40 years) | 0.104 | 1.10 (0.44-2.78) | 0.825 |
≥ 60 years (versus < 40 years) | 0.479 | 2.09 (0.47-5.52) | 0.181 |
Respiratory symptoms | |||
hemoptysis | 0.981 | 2.67 (0.31-22.69) | 0.369 |
duration (<3 weeks versus ≥3 weeks) | 1.152 | 3.17 (1.29 -7.77) | 0.012 |
General symptoms | 0.796 | 2.21 (0.94-5.25) | 0.070 |
Radiographic extent | |||
cavity | 1.253 | 3.50 (1.54-7.95) | 0.003 |
Gross appearance of sputum specimens | |||
purulent, bloody (versus saliva, mucoid) | 0.718 | 2.05 (1.21-3.47) | 0.007 |