Table 1 Univariate analysis of characteristics related to TST results in HCWs.
From: Latent tuberculosis in nursing professionals of a Brazilian hospital
Variables | TST Positive N = 26 (%) | TST Negative N = 29 (%) | Total N = 55 (%) | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Gender | ||||
Male | 4 (57.1) | 3 (42.9) | 7 (12.7) | 0.69 |
Female | 22 (45.8) | 26 (54.2) | 48 (87.3) | |
Skin color | ||||
Caucasian | 25 (47.2) | 28 (52.8) | 53 (96.4) | 1.00 |
Non-Caucasian | 1 (50) | 1 (50) | 2 (3.6) | |
Age | ||||
<30 years | 13 (43.3) | 17 (56.7) | 30 (54.5) | 0.71 |
≥30 years | 13 (57.1) | 12 (42.9) | 25 (45.5) | |
Occupation | ||||
Nurse technician | 20 (45.5) | 24 (54.5) | 44 (80.0) | 0.41 |
Nurse | 6 (54.5) | 5 (45.5) | 11 (20.0) | |
BCG Scar | ||||
Yes | 26 (48.1) | 28 (51.9) | 54 (98.2) | - |
No | 0 | 1 (100) | 1 (1.8) | |
Smoker | ||||
Yes | 1 (16.7) | 5 (83.3) | 6 (10.9) | 0.19 |
No | 25 (51.0) | 24 (49) | 49 (89.1) | |
Duration of employment | ||||
<1 year | 7 (63.6) | 4 (36.4) | 11 (20) | 0.19 |
≥ 1 year | 19 (43.2) | 25 (56.8) | 44 (80) | |
Workplace | ||||
São Francisco Ward | 12 (54.5) | 10 (45.5) | 22 (40.0) | 0.46 |
Santo Antônio Ward | 8 (53.3) | 7 (46.7) | 15 (27.3) | |
Adult ICU | 6 (33.3) | 12 (66.7) | 18 (3.7) |