Table 3:
Hazard Ratios for Mortality among Newly Diagnosed Women with Breast Cancer in Lilongwe, Malawi, 2016–2018.
| Variable | Unadjusted HR [95% CI] | p-value | Adjusted HR [95% CI] | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 1.00 [0.98–1.04] | 0.520 | 1.00 [0.96–1.04] | 0.850 |
| HIV+ | 1.46 [0.61–3.48] | 0.401 | 5.15 [1.58–16.76] | 0.006 |
| Stage | ||||
| II | 1 (ref) | 1 (ref) | ||
| III | 3.11 [0.40–24.47] | 0.279 | 1.39 [0.16–11.79] | 0.761 |
| IV | 10.89 [1.44–82.50] | 0.021 | 8.86 [1.07–73.25] | 0.043 |
| Molecular Subtype | ||||
| Luminal A | 1 (ref) | 1 (ref) | ||
| Luminal B | 3.83 [0.78–18.78] | 0.098 | 2.55 [0.47–13.70] | 0.276 |
| HER2-enriched | 10.17 [1.94–53.48] | 0.006 | 7.46 [1.21–46.07] | 0.031 |
| Triple-negative | 6.91 [1.42–33.61] | 0.017 | 7.80 [1.39–43.69] | 0.020 |
The adjusted model includes all variables listed above.