Table 4.
Combined multivariable assessment of host and Environmental factors for tuberculosis: comparison of TB cases and clinic controls (n = 274).
| Variable | Adja OR (95% CI) | Adja p value |
| Ethnic group, n(%) | ||
| Mandinka | 1.0 | |
| Wolof | 2.76 (0.65–2.01) | 0.17 |
| Fula | 0.78 (023–2.64) | 0.70 |
| Jola | 3.83 (1.35–10.86) | 0.012 |
| Other | 0.94 (0.32–2.74) | 0.91 |
| Smoker in past 6 months | ||
| No | 1.0 | |
| Yes | 1.88 (0.83–4.26) | 0.13 |
| Occupation | ||
| Unemployed | 2.70(0.56–12.94) | 0.22 |
| Unskilled worker | 1.0 | |
| Skilled worker | 0.65 (0.24–1.71) | 0.38 |
| Professional | 0.22 (0.03–1.72) | 0.15 |
| Other | 1.17 (0.38–3.61) | 0.79 |
| Ceiling | ||
| Yes | 1.0 | |
| No | 2.12 (0.91–4.93) | 0.082 |
| Crowding index | ||
| 1 | 1.0 | |
| 2 | 2.58 (0.69–9.68) | 0.16 |
| 3 | 5.05 (1.75–14.62) | 0.003 |
| Household member had TB | ||
| No/unsure | ||
| Yes | 10.17 (4.08–25.63) | <0.0001 |
aAdjusted