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Table 2 Proportions and Odd Ratios of medical personnel dissatisfied with laboratory services

From: Dissatisfaction with the laboratory services in conducting HIV related testing among public and private medical personnel in Tanzania

Risk of dissatisfaction

Public

n/N (%)

Private

n/N (%)

All

n/N (%)

OR (95% CI)

Timely test results

67/141(47.5)*

8/55(14.5)

75/196(38.3)

3.6 (1.8 – 7.3)

Correct results as per test requested

44/141(31.2)*

4/55(7.3)

48/196(24.5)

4.1 (1.6–10.8)

Accurate results

40/141(28.4)

8/55(16.7)

48/196(24.5)

1.9(0.9 – 3.7)

Clear Complete results

40/137(29.2)*

3/55(5.5)

43/192(22.4) **

5.0(1.6 – 15.2

  1. *p = 0.001
  2. ** = does not add up to 196 owing due to missing value