Table 2.
Association between independent variables and number of hospital visits for HCV treatment
| Variable | β | Exp (β) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | |||
| 2017 | Reference | ||
| 2018 | 0.012 | 1.012 | 0.290 |
| 2019 | -0.125 | 0.883 | 0.000 |
| 2020 | -0.381 | 0.683 | 0.000 |
| Season | |||
| Dry | Reference | ||
| Rainy | -0.025 | 0.975 | 0.007 |
| Sub-region | |||
| Central Highlands | Reference | ||
| North Central | -0.134 | 0.874 | 0.255 |
| South Central Coast | 0.035 | 1.035 | 0.287 |
| Southeast | 0.026 | 1.026 | 0.289 |
| Southwest | 0.053 | 1.054 | 0.032 |
| Gender | |||
| Male | Reference | ||
| Female | 0.045 | 1.046 | 0.000 |
| Age group | |||
| 18–30 years | Reference | ||
| 31–40 years | 0.062 | 1.064 | 0.012 |
| 41–50 years | 0.097 | 1.102 | 0.000 |
| > 50 years | 0.131 | 1.139 | 0.000 |
| Distance to HTD (km) | -0.0001 | 1.000 | 0.002 |
| Insurance | |||
| No | Reference | ||
| Yes | 0.038 | 1.039 | 0.000 |
| Comorbidities (diabetes, HIV and HBV infection) | |||
| No | Reference | ||
| Yes | -0.0001 | 1.000 | 0.996 |