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Table 3 Generalized estimating-equation model of baseline factors associated with virological suppression until 24 months of ARTa

From: Increased vulnerability of rural children on antiretroviral therapy attending public health facilities in South Africa: a retrospective cohort study

Patient factor

Univariate odds ratio (95% CI)

Adjusted odds ratio (95% CI) (n = 1272)

Male gender

0.96 (0.78-1.19)

0.96 (0.77-1.19)

Age

  

   >2 years

1

1

   1-2 years

0.48 (0.35-0.66)

0.53 (0.37-0.77)

   <1 year

0.28 (0.18-0.43)

0.35 (0.21-0.56)

Severe clinical status

  

   No

1

1

   Yes

0.59 (0.46-0.76)

0.65 (0.50-0.85)

   Not available

0.60 (0.39-0.92)

0.56 (0.35-0.91)

Immunodeficiency

  

   Not severe

1

1

   Severe

0.73 (0.56-0.96)

0.80 (0.60-1.01)

   Not available

0.76 (0.54-1.07)

0.96 (0.65-1.41)

Urban/rural classification

  

   Urban

1

1

   Rural

0.95 (0.62-1.46)

0.87 (0.55-1.35)

   Rural/urban

0.71 (0.52-0.98)

0.67 (0.48-0.93)

  1. aAdjusted odds ratios are adjusted for all variables displayed, as well year of starting ART, initial regimen and duration of time on ART of 6-24 months