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Table 2 Odds Ratio and p-value of associated risk factors of sputum smear non conversion at the end of intensive phase of treatment determined from multivariable logistic regression model

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

Characteristic

Adjusted odd ratio (95% confidence interval)

p value

Age 33 years old

1.5 (0.9- 2.4)

0.07

Male sex

1.2 (0.7- 1.9)

0.55

Years of consultation

2006

Reference

-

2009

4.4 (1.8- 10.4)

<0.01

2010

3.1 (1.2- 8.0)

0.02

2011

3.5 (1.4- 8.5)

<0.01

2012

5.4 (2.2- 13.4)

<0.01

Initial smear grading

1+

Reference

 

2+

9.9 (2.4- 42.4)

<0.01

3+

10.6 (2.5- 44.5)

<0.01