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Table 5 Significant independent variables in the two logistic regression models

From: Comparing patient care seeking pathways in three models of hospital and TB programme collaboration in China

Dependent variables

Independent variables in the equation

Odds ratio (95% CI)

P value

Treatment delay

Group (comparing with the integrated model)

 

0.094

 

- The specialist model

4.25 (1.12-16.17)

0.034

 

- The dispensary model

3.41 (.98-11.78)

0.053

 

Hospitalization

9.74 (4.15-22.83)

<0.001

 

Visited the general or TB special hospital

5.23 (1.06-25.91)

0.043

Medical expenditure

Group (comparing with the integrated model)

 

0.026

 

- The specialist model

2.75 (0.97-8.17)

0.038

 

Number of health providers visited

5.38 (2.58-11.23)

<0.001

 

Hospitalization

21.52 (6.04-76.70)

<0.001

 

Treatment delay

5.42 (1.72-17.06)

0.004