Table 1. Comparison of variables before and after tuberculosis treatment.
| Variable | Before treatment | After intensive phase | P value* | After continuation phase | P value† |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weight (kg) | 18.65 (14–45) | 19.75 (15–46.3) | <0.001b | 20.85 (16.3–47) | <0.001b |
| Height (cm) | 114.4 (93–151) | 115.6 (95–153) | <0.001b | 116 (97–156) | <0.001b |
| WAZ | −1.24 (−2.71–0.89) | −0.84 (−2.32–1.14) | <0.001b | −0,57 (−1,95–1,26) | <0.001b |
| HAZ | −1.22 (−3.51–1.76) | −1.19 (−3.48–1.56) | 0.097b | −1.05 (−3.7–1.15) | <0.001b |
| WHZ | -0.89 (−4.34–1.55) | -0.30 (−3.55–1.76) | <0.001b | 0.08 (−2.56–1.71) | <0.001b |
| Body fat (%) | 18.3 (9.9–27) | 19.5 (9.8–27.6) | <0.001b | 20.2 (10.3–28.9) | <0.001b |
| Energy intake (kcal) | 1,133±214.1 | 1,451±167.0 | <0.001a | 1,501±193.7 | <0.001a |
| Fat intake (g) | 39.9±10.88 | 55.3±11.51 | <0.001a | 59.6±12.75 | <0.001a |
| Protein intake (g) | 37.4±8.27 | 45.9±9.09 | <0.001a | 45.07±10.18 | <0.001a |
| Leptin level (mg/dL) | 1.90±0.87 | 3.07±0.93 | <0.001a | 3.40±0.88 | <0.001b |
Values are presented as median (range) or mean±standard deviation.
WHZ, weight for height z score; HAZ, height for age z score; WAZ, weight for age z score.
*P value between “before treatment” and “after intensive phase.” †P value between “before treatment” and “after continuation phase.” aPaired t test. bWilcoxon test.