Characteristics | Beijing n = 21 (%) | Non-Beijing n = 20 (%) | p Value |
---|---|---|---|
Male sex | 14 (66.7) | 10 (50.0) | 0.297 |
Ethnicity | 0.286 | ||
Chinese | 14 (66.7) | 12 (60.0) | |
Malay | 7 (33.3) | 6 (30.0) | |
Indian | 0 (0) | 2 (10.0) | |
Age (year) | 0.325 | ||
≤ 30 | 4 (19.0) | 6 (30.0) | |
31–59 | 12 (57.1) | 11 (55.0) | |
≥ 60 | 5 (23.8) | 3 (15.0) | |
BCG | 0.303 | ||
Yes | 11 (52.4) | 13 (65.0) | |
No/unknown | 10 (47.6) | 7 (35.0) | |
Sputum Smear | 0.486 | ||
Positive | 19 (90.5) | 19 (95.0) | |
Median scores | 3+ | 3+ | |
Known contact history | 2 (9.5) | 2 (10.0) | 0.959 |
Residentships | 0.141 | ||
Singapore residenta | 17 (80.9) | 12 (60.0) | |
Foreigner | 4 (19.1) | 8 (40.0) | |
Hospitals | 0.796 | ||
TTSH | 15 (71.4) | 15 (75.0) | |
NUH | 6 (28.6) | 5 (25.0) |