Table 5 Results of a multivariate Generalized Estimating Equation Model Predicting smear positivity in female TB patients
Estimate | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Odd ratio (95% Cl) | P-value | ||
(Intercept) | −2.705 | ||
Respiratory symptoms | |||
hemoptysis | 1.314 | 3.72 (0.76-18.19) | 0.105 |
duration (<3 weeks versus ≥3 weeks) | 1.575 | 4.83 (1.71-13.64) | 0.003 |
General symptoms | 0.638 | 1.89 (0.40-9.01) | 0.424 |
purulent, bloody (versus saliva, mucoid) | 1.021 | 2.78 (1.23-6.26) | 0.014 |
Volume of sputum specimens | |||
≥4 ml (<4 ml versus ≥4 ml) | 1.600 | 4.96 (1.98-12.37) | 0.001 |