Table 1.
Baseline clinical and demographic characteristics of cohort (N=374)
| Variable (N, if not complete cohort) | Female N=92 | Male N=282 | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (Mean ± STD) | 36.4 ± 11.4 | 41.1 ± 11.2 | 0.0007 |
| Civil status, N=373 | 0.05 | ||
| Married | 29 (31.5) | 77 (27.3) | |
| Separated | 2 (2.2) | 30 (10.6) | |
| Divorced | 18 (19.6) | 72 (25.5) | |
| Widowed | 7 (7.6) | 16 (5.7) | |
| Never married | 36 (39.1) | 86 (30.5) | |
| Unemployed, N=364 | 54 (58.7) | 163 (59.9) | 0.84 |
| Disability pension, N=364 | 6 (6.5) | 19 (7.0) | 1.00 |
| Prior incarceration, N=364 | 5 (5.4) | 77 (28.3) | <0.0001 |
| Medical conditions | |||
| Cardiovascular and/or cerebrovascular disorder | 4 (4.4) | 17 (6.0) | 0.79 |
| HIV, N=357 | 0 (0) | 1 (0.4) | 1.00 |
| Chronic HBV | 2 (2.2) | 2 (0.7) | 0.25 |
| Elevated liver function tests, N=363 | 31 (33.7) | 101 (37.3) | 0.54 |
| Low body mass index, N=364 | 40 (43.5) | 51 (18.8) | <0.0001 |
| TB condition | |||
| No prior TB treatment | 80 (86.9) | 220 (78.0) | 0.06 |
| Bilateral and cavitary abnormalities on chest radiograph, N=363 | 28 (30.4) | 124 (45.8) | 0.01 |