Table 4.
Results of the multivariable logistic regression model with exposure variables shown as rows. Odds ratios relate to the binary outcome variable of diagnostic delay (greater than or equal to median time to diagnosis). Results shown are only for patients born outside the UK. Social risk factors for TB included history of alcohol dependence, recreational drug use, homelessness or imprisonment
| Adjusted Odds Ratio (95% confidence interval) | p value | |
|---|---|---|
| Treatment after CRP | 1.37 (1.13–1.66) | 0.001 |
| Age | 1.01 (1.00–1.02) | 0.010 |
| Sex | 1.13 (0.92–1.40) | 0.245 |
| Time in the UK | ||
| 0–1 year | REFERENCE | n/a |
| 2–5 years | 1.05 (0.77–1.43) | 0.779 |
| 6–10 years | 0.96 (0.68–1.36) | 0.834 |
| 11+ years | 1.14 (0.81–1.59) | 0.452 |
| Occupation | ||
| managerial/professional | REFERENCE | n/a |
| Intermediate | 0.86 (0.54–1.35) | 0.512 |
| Unskilled | 0.82 (0.52–1.30) | 0.405 |
| Unemployed | 0.73 (0.46–1.16) | 0.182 |
| Housewife/Househusband | 0.74 (0.44–1.24) | 0.253 |
| Student | 0.62 (0.38–1.02) | 0.061 |
| Unknown | 0.59 (0.32–1.09) | 0.089 |
| Retired | 0.43 (0.23–0.78) | 0.006 |
| 1 or more social risk factor for TB | 0.76 (0.61–0.96) | 0.019 |