Table 3.
Multivariable Analysis for Factors Associated With Helminth Infection Among People With Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis
| Variable | OR (95% CI) | P Value | Adjusted OR (95% CI) | P Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diarrhea | ||||
| No | Reference | Reference | ||
| Yes | 4.32 (1.19–15.66) | .026 | 5.33 (.53–53.61) | .155 |
| Triglycerides | 1.81 (.84–3.91) | .129 | 2.39 (.71–8.00) | .158 |
| HDL-c | 2.07 (.95–4.50) | .067 | 0.73 (.13–4.18) | .725 |
| LDL-c | 1.41 (.99–1.99) | .055 | 1.69 (.71–4.02) | .234 |
| Diastolic BP | 1.04 (.99–1.09) | .166 | 1.12 (1.01–1.24) | .039 |
| Hemoglobin | 1.18 (.96–1.46) | .123 | 1.29 (.85–1.98) | .232 |
| Lymphocytes | 1.94 (.91–4.11) | .084 | 2.40 (.64–9.03) | .196 |
| Mid-upper arm circumference | 1.13 (.939–1.368) | .193 | 1.12 (.79–1.57) | .535 |
| Previous TB episode | ||||
| No | Reference | Reference | ||
| Yes | 3.69 (.77–17.82) | .104 | 8.17 (.75–89.02) | .085 |
| Washes hands before preparing food | ||||
| No | Reference | Reference | ||
| Yes | 2.90 (.73–11.55) | .130 | 15.38 (.99–238.45) | .051 |
| Swimming in freshwater bodies | ||||
| No | Reference | Reference | ||
| Yes | 2.58 (.65–10.25) | .179 | 3.13 (.37–26.56) | .295 |
| Residence | ||||
| Urban | Reference | Reference | ||
| Rural | 6.27 (.78–50.49) | .084 | 1.36 (.06–30.04) | .845 |
Abbreviations: BP, blood pressure; CI, confidence interval; HDL-c, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol; LDL-c, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol; OR, odds ratio; TB, tuberculosis.