Table 8. . Predictors of delayed brain tumor diagnosis.
| Beta coefficient (days) | 95% CI | p-value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tumor characteristics | |||
| Supratentorial | 116.10 | 24.15, 208.05 | 0.014 |
| Posterior fossa | -132.80 | -259.88, -5.71 | 0.041 |
| WHO grade IV | -161.52 | -260.74, -62.31 | 0.002 |
| Presenting symptoms at onset | |||
| Seizure | 331.37 | 124.37, 538.37 | 0.002 |
| Poor school performance† | 380.57 | 102.35, 658.79 | 0.008 |
| Behavioral changes | 500.07 | 40.77, 959.37 | 0.033 |
| Secondary amenorrhea† | 1122.44 | 189.69, 2055.19 | 0.021 |
| Vomiting | -112.85 | -207.37, -18.34 | 0.020 |
†
Patients analyzed for these symptoms included only the population at risk. For poor school performance, patients aged 4 years and above (n = 175) were included, based on average age of school entry at 4 years old. For secondary amenorrhea, only females 13 years and above (n = 36) were included, based on average age of menarche for Filipino female of 13 years old.