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. 2016 Mar;22(3):491–502. doi: 10.3201/eid2203.151788

Table 8. Multivariable analysis of factors associated with loss to follow-up during treatment for multidrug-resistant TB, the Philippines, 2012–2014*.

Social ecologic model level, factor Odds ratio (95% CI) p value
Personal factors
Score TB knowledge 0.97 (0.95–0.99)† 0.003
Alcohol abuse
2.84 (1.39–5.80)
0.004
Healthcare setting factors
Received assistance from TB program 0.09 (0.03–0.25) <0.001
Score trust/rapport with healthcare worker
0.93 (0.90–0.96)†
<0.001
Diagnosis and treatment factors
Self-rated severity of vomiting as adverse drug reaction 1.10 (1.01–1.21)‡ 0.03

*TB, tuberculosis. 
†Odds ratio is per 1 point increase in cumulative score.
‡Odds ratio is per 1 point increase in severity rating score.