TABLE 1.
Baseline characteristics of participants accepting treatment for latent tuberculosis infection (n=276)
| Intervention (n=146) | Control (n=130) | |
|---|---|---|
| Age, years | 30 (26–33) | 29.5 (26–33) |
| Sex | ||
| Female | 63 (43.2) | 64 (49.2) |
| Male | 83 (56.9) | 66 (50.8) |
| Country/region of birth | ||
| India | 58 (39.7) | 63 (48.5) |
| Bangladesh | 37 (25.3) | 28 (21.5) |
| Pakistan | 22 (15.1) | 18 (13.9) |
| Sub-Saharan Africa | 22 (15.1) | 9 (6.9) |
| Other | 7 (4.8) | 12 (9.2) |
| Years in the UK | ||
| <2 years | 98 (67.1) | 76 (58.5) |
| 2–4 years | 19 (13.0) | 26 (20.0) |
| >4 years | 29 (19.9) | 28 (21.5) |
Data are presented as median (interquartile range) or n (%).