Table 3. Adjusted incidence rate ratios for association between ward-level indicators and total TB incidence and MDR TB case count relative to total TB case count, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, January 1, 2020–April 30, 2023*.
| Indicator | Total TB incidence (95% CI) | MDR TB case count (95% CI)† |
|---|---|---|
| Male proportion of population, % |
1.05 (1.02–1.08) |
0.99 (0.94–1.05) |
| Proportion of population 30–59 years old, % |
1.02 (0.99–1.04) |
1.03 (0.98–1.08) |
| Average no. persons per household |
1.13 (0.98–1.31) |
0.97 (0.76–1.25) |
| Literacy rate | ||
| 1st tertile | Referent | Referent |
| 2nd tertile | 1.06 (0.96–1.18) | 1.05 (0.89–1.26) |
| 3rd tertile |
0.96 (0.86–1.07) |
1.01 (0.83–1.25) |
| Unemployment rate, % |
0.96 (0.92–1.00) |
0.95 (0.87–1.03) |
| HIV prevalence, % | 1.77 (1.54–2.03) | 1.08 (0.85–1.38) |
*MDR TB, multidrug-resistant tuberculosis; TB, tuberculosis. †Relative to total TB case count.