Table 3.
Factors associated with advanced-stage presentation among breast/cervical cancer patients in TASH and SPHMMC Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2021.
| Variable | Stage | COR with 95% CI | AOR with 95% CI | P-value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early | Advanced | ||||
| Referral status Direct Indirect |
108 (25.83%) | 57 (13.63%) | 1.0 | 1.0 | |
| 24 (5.74%) | 229 (54.78%) | 18.079 (10.652-30.683) | 3.843 (1.485-9.946) | .006 | |
| Lack of money Yes No |
2 (0.478%) | 20 (4.78%) | 4.887 (1.125-21.226) | 10.248 (1.859-56.495) | .008 |
| 130 (31.1%) | 266 (63.63%) | 1.0 | 1.0 | ||
| Cancer screening recommended during their visit Yes No |
119 (28.46%) | 97 (23.20%) | 1.0 | 1.0 | |
| 13 (3.11%) | 189 (45.21%) | 17.836 (9.569-33.244) | 4.092 (1.658-10.102) | .002 | |
| Patient delay ≥ 3 month Yes No |
87 (20.81%) | 221 (52.87%) | 2.943 (1.697-5.101) | 2.479 (1.078-5.704) | .033 |
| 45 (10.76%) | 65 (15.55%) | 1.0 | 1.0 | ||
| Residence Urban Rural |
94 (22.48%) | 140 (33.49%) | 1.0 | 1.0 | |
| 38 (9.09%) | 146 (34.92%) | 2.580 (1.657-4.015) | 2.041 (1.108-3.758) | .022 | |
*Only variables with P <.25 were included in the multivariable analysis.