Table 2 Chi-square analysis showing the crude odds ratios and p-values for determinants of hospital care for HIV positive patients at the UoG Hospital, 1998 – 2001 E.C.
From: VCT clinic HIV burden and its link with HIV care clinic at the University of Gondar hospital
Determinants | Hospital care | Crude odds ratio (95% C.I.) | Chi-square value (P-value) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Yes | No | |||
Sex | ||||
Male | 461 | 1451 | R* | |
Female | 633 | 1689 | 1.14 (0.99 – 1.31) | P = 0.070 |
Residence | ||||
Gondar | 655 | 1752 | R* | P = 0.003 |
Out of Gondar | 439 | 1452 | 0.81 (0.70 – 0.93) | |
Age | ||||
15 – 24 | 147 | 623 | R* | P < 0.001 |
25 – 44 | 828 | 2256 | 1.56 (1.28 – 1.89) | |
45 – 64 | 113 | 315 | 1.52 (1.15 – 2.01) | |
65 and above | 6 | 10 | 2.54 (0.91 – 7.11) | |
Time of VCT Visit** | ||||
1998 | 276 | 976 | R* | P < 0.001 |
1999 | 249 | 1216 | 0.72 (0.60 – 0.88) | |
2000 | 347 | 713 | 1.72 (1.43 – 2.07) | |
2001 | 222 | 299 | 2.63 (2.11 – 3.27) | |