Table 5 Results of linear regression (with LASSO regularization) models of delay spent in visits to non-TB providers
From: Community drivers of tuberculosis diagnostic delay in Kampala, Uganda: a retrospective cohort study
Model R2: 0.27 | |
|---|---|
Variable | Estimate |
Experienced, or was concerned about, coughing blood or chest pain | −3.63 |
Experienced, or was concerned about, malaise | −3.96 |
Sought care for bone or joint pain | 21.98 |
Sought care for coughing blood or chest pain | 0.73 |
Evaluation for TB due to night sweats or fever | −0.53 |
Knows coughing blood or chest pain is a symptom of TB | −3.32 |
Knows appetite loss or weight loss is a symptom of TB | − 0.78 |
Received cough medication | 5.03 |
Suspected illness was TB | −4.10 |
Someone other than participant expressed concern about symptoms | −1.18 |
Bought supplements | −4.51 |
Age (years) | 0.04 |
Marital status - currently married/cohabiting | −0.06 |
TB episode - first episode | −0.05 |
Total cost of reaching carea | 7.85 |