Table 3 Univariable and multivariable associations with being asked to submit sputum by HIV status

Sex

1.15 (0.40–3.29)

0.801

1.08 (0.35–3.32)

0.891

1.04 (0.67–1.62)

0.867

1.18 (0.74–1.87)

0.485

Age

1.02 (0.98–1.06)

0.394

1.02 (0.98–1.06)

0.383

1.02 (1.01–1.04)

0.001

1.02 (1.01–1.04)

0.008

Previous TB

0.51 (0.11–2.28)

0.367

0.52 (0.11–2.48)

0.413

3.66 (1.67–8.06)

0.001

3.37 (1.45–7.81)

0.005

Any TB symptom†

8.24 (1.80–37.68)

0.001

8.18 (1.85–36.21)

0.006

2.56 (1.56–4.20)

< 0.001

-*

-*

Cough < 2 weeks

1.28 (0.44–3.72)

0.645

-*

-*

2.59 (1.68–4.01)

< 0.001

3.16 (1.94–5.13)

< 0.001

Chronic cough¶

10.84 (3.66–32.09)

< 0.001

-*

-*

2.37 (1.30–4.33)

0.004

2.56 (1.25–5.25)

0.010