Table 3.
Results of the multivariate-adjusted cox proportional hazards model for active tuberculosis cases in 1-year follow-up
| Adjusted hazard ratio | 95% confidence interval | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 2.75 | 0.55 –13.79 | 0.218 |
| Age | 1.07 | 0.99 – 1.15 | 0.103 |
| Comorbidity | |||
| Human immunodeficiency virus infection | - | - | - |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | - | - | - |
| Connective tissue disease | 0.33 | 0.04- 2.78 | 0.309 |
| Silicosis | - | - | - |
| Diabetes mellitus | 2.81 | 0.62 – 12.75 | 0.180 |
| End stage renal disease | - | - | - |
| Malignancy | 1.78 | 0.20 – 15.69 | 0.602 |
| Liver disease | |||
| Non-alcoholic liver cirrhosis | 0.97 | 0.11–8.46 | 0.976 |
| Alcoholic liver cirrhosis | - | - | - |
| Other alcoholic liver disease | - | - | - |
| Liver disease severity | |||
| Ascites | - | - | - |
| Esophageal varices | - | - | - |
| Hepatic encephalopathy | 54.90 | 2.82–1069.53 | *0.008 |
| Interferon-based therapy | 2.81 | 0.61–12.98 | 0.185 |
*means P < 0.05.