Table 5. Factors associated with MDR-TB in univariate and multivariable logistic regression analysisa.
| Odds ratios (95% confidence limits) | Univariate analysis | Logistic regression |
|---|---|---|
| Previous TB treatment | 4.5 (2.6 to 8.0) | 5.1 (2.8 to 9.3) |
| Region (Karakalpakstan) | 3.0 (1.8 to 5.1) | 3.6 (2.0 to 6.4) |
| Female gender | 1.3 (0.8 to 2.2) | 2.0 (1.1 to 3.7) |
| Unemployment | 2.3 (1.1 to 5.1) | 2.1 (0.9 to 4.8) |
| Previous imprisonment | 1.7 (0.9 to 3.0) | 1.3 (0.6 to 2.8) |
| Alcohol use | 0.9 (0.4 to 2.3) | 0.7 (0.3 to 1.9) |
aMDR-TB, multidrug-resistant tuberculosis.