| Characteristics | Male Frequency (n) | Female Frequency (n) | Total (%) | p-value |
| Age (years) |
|
|
| 0.01 |
| <15 | 3 | 2 | 5 | |
| 15 - 24 | 19 | 13 | 32 | |
| 25 - 44 | 29 | 16 | 45 | |
| ≥45 | 11 | 7 | 18 | |
| Residence region |
|
|
| 0.23 |
| Adama town | 11 | 8 | 19 | |
| Outside Adama town | 45 | 36 | 81 | |
| Treatment history with anti-TB |
|
|
| 0.02 |
| Previously treated | 45 | 34 | 79 | |
| Newly admitted | 14 | 7 | 21 | |
| Microscopic sputum test |
|
|
| 0.001 |
| Positive | 38 | 43 | 81 | |
| Negative | 11 | 8 | 19 | |
| HIV status |
|
|
| 0.41 |
| Positive | 18 | 10 | 28 | |
| Negative | 39 | 33 | 72 |