Table 9.
Multivariate analysis of factors associated with LDFU for presumptive and TB patients with gender specific estimates, n = 136
| Variable | Females aOR (95% CI) | Males aOR (95% CI) | P-Value (Interaction) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perceived causes | |||
| Ingestion | 0.50 | 0.16 | 0.54 |
| Environmental causes | 1.17 | 0.84 | 0.24 |
| Magico-religious | 1.96 | 0.97 | 0.14 |
| Substance use | 1.48 | 1.02 | 0.29 |
| Person to person contact | 1.46 | 0.76 | 0.99 |
| Other conditions | 2.14 | 0.80 | 0.14 |
| Help-seeking | |||
| Traditional healers | 2.55 | 0.63 | 0.40 |
| Religious healer | 0.84 | 0.14 | 0.14 |
| Hospital | 1.47 | 0.14 | 0.11 |
OR Odds ratio, 95% CI 95% Confidence Interval, LDFU loss to diagnostic follow-up; Gender-specific odds ratios were obtained from model including gender-specific terms for the respective variable in addition to the other variables listed in the table