Table 3 Characteristics of the study population (n = 153)
Mean age, years (range) | 38 (19–52) |
|---|---|
Male patients | 83 (54.3%) |
Female patients | 70 (45.7%) |
Urban | 58 (38%) |
Rural | 97 (62 %) |
Previous TB treatment | 48 (31.4%) |
New cases | 105 (68.6%) |
Susceptible TB cases | 103(67.3%) |
Resistant TB cases | 50(32.7%) |