Table 4 Combined multivariable assessment of host and Environmental factors for tuberculosis: comparison of TB cases and clinic controls (n = 274).
From: Risk factors for pulmonary tuberculosis: a clinic-based case control study in The Gambia
Variable | Adja OR (95% CI) | Adja p value |
|---|---|---|
Ethnic group, n(%) | Â | Â |
   Mandinka | 1.0 |  |
   Wolof | 2.76 (0.65–2.01) | 0.17 |
   Fula | 0.78 (023–2.64) | 0.70 |
   Jola | 3.83 (1.35–10.86) | 0.012 |
   Other | 0.94 (0.32–2.74) | 0.91 |
Smoker in past 6 months | Â | Â |
   No | 1.0 |  |
   Yes | 1.88 (0.83–4.26) | 0.13 |
Occupation | Â | Â |
   Unemployed | 2.70(0.56–12.94) | 0.22 |
   Unskilled worker | 1.0 |  |
   Skilled worker | 0.65 (0.24–1.71) | 0.38 |
   Professional | 0.22 (0.03–1.72) | 0.15 |
   Other | 1.17 (0.38–3.61) | 0.79 |
Ceiling | Â | Â |
   Yes | 1.0 |  |
   No | 2.12 (0.91–4.93) | 0.082 |
Crowding index | Â | Â |
   1 | 1.0 |  |
   2 | 2.58 (0.69–9.68) | 0.16 |
   3 | 5.05 (1.75–14.62) | 0.003 |
Household member had TB | Â | Â |
   No/unsure |  |  |
   Yes | 10.17 (4.08–25.63) | <0.0001 |