Table 2.
Multivariable analysis for treatment failure, presence of cavity, and treatment compliance
| Risk factors | Odds ratio | 95% CI | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Treatment failure | Diabetes mellitus | 3.25 | 0.89–11.91 |
| Previous history of TB | 2.32 | 0.72–7.41 | |
| Medicaid | 0.11 | 0.01–1.29 | |
| Presence of Cavity | 4.78 | 1.72–13.23 | |
| Cavity | Age | 0.957 | 0.92–0.99 |
| Body mass index | 0.824 | 0.67–1.01 | |
| Diabetes mellitus | 3.897 | 0.97–15.59 | |
| Pre-existing lung disease | 13.373 | 1.37–130.22 | |
| Sputum smear positive | 6.730 | 2.17–20.90 | |
| MDR-TB | 6.927 | 1.66–28.84 | |
| Poor compliance | Age | 0.964 | 0.93–0.99 |
| Body mass index | 0.773 | 0.59–1.00 | |
| Previous history of TB | 2.116 | 1.11–4.05 |
TB Tuberculosis, MDR Multi-drug resistance