Research Article

[Retracted] Prediction of Multidrug-Resistant Tuberculosis Using Machine Learning Algorithms in SWAT, Pakistan

Table 2

Variable selection via the logistic regression model. Small p value indicates the significance of a variable.

VariableCoeff.S. E. valueOR95% CI for OR
LowerLower

Previous TB history1.7190.7720.0261.1790.0392.485
Improper treatment1.3760.5640.0153.9601.3127.951
Smoking1.3440.6580.0413.8351.0578.915
MDR close contact−2.0370.3980.0002.1300.0604.285
Break-in TB medication−0.8340.2380.0000.4340.2720.893
Malnutrition2.4791.0670.0016.4314.00612.55
Hemoptysis (Produce cough)−1.7310.6680.0100.1770.0480.656
Restless or fatigue−1.0560.3740.0050.3480.1670.724
Depression−0.7230.3550.0410.4850.2420.972
Chest pain2.3220.6790.00110.1952.69718.545
Weight loss−1.0030.4360.0210.3670.1560.861