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Table 4 Results of the multivariable logistic regression model with exposure variables shown as rows. Odds ratios relate to the binary outcome variable of diagnostic delay (greater than or equal to median time to diagnosis). Results shown are only for patients born outside the UK. Social risk factors for TB included history of alcohol dependence, recreational drug use, homelessness or imprisonment

From: The NHS visitor and migrant cost recovery programme – a threat to health?

 

Adjusted Odds Ratio (95% confidence interval)

p value

Treatment after CRP

1.37 (1.13–1.66)

0.001

Age

1.01 (1.00–1.02)

0.010

Sex

1.13 (0.92–1.40)

0.245

Time in the UK

 0–1 year

REFERENCE

n/a

 2–5 years

1.05 (0.77–1.43)

0.779

 6–10 years

0.96 (0.68–1.36)

0.834

 11+ years

1.14 (0.81–1.59)

0.452

Occupation

 managerial/professional

REFERENCE

n/a

 Intermediate

0.86 (0.54–1.35)

0.512

 Unskilled

0.82 (0.52–1.30)

0.405

 Unemployed

0.73 (0.46–1.16)

0.182

 Housewife/Househusband

0.74 (0.44–1.24)

0.253

 Student

0.62 (0.38–1.02)

0.061

 Unknown

0.59 (0.32–1.09)

0.089

 Retired

0.43 (0.23–0.78)

0.006

1 or more social risk factor for TB

0.76 (0.61–0.96)

0.019