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Results of sputum culture at the end of the therapy
| Results | Experimental group (%) | Control group (%) | Statistics | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sputum smear culture | ||||
| Negative | 231 (98.30) | 225 (92.98) | -2.585 | 0.010 |
| Positive | 4 (1.70) | 17 (7.02) | ||
| Determined | 235 | 242 | ||
| Undetermined | 42 | 49 | ||
| Sputum culture | ||||
| Negative | 156 (95.71) | 153 (93.29) | -0.955 | 0.340 |
| Positive | 7 (4.29) | 11 (6.71) | ||
| Determined | 163 | 164 | ||
| Undetermined | 114 | 127 |
Note: the chi square test was used.
