Is economic burden still a problem among the patients with tuberculosis - A cost analysis: A descriptive cross-sectional study in Tamil Nadu

S, Kanmani; Logaraj, M; John, Russelselvan; Arumai, M. Mathew

doi:10.1016/j.ijtb.2021.09.006

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“…Population knowledge about TB modes of transmission was also found insufficient in 20% of the studies [ 18 , 21 , 30 , 31 , 38 , 44 ]. The correct modes of transmission most mentioned were “via respiratory routes” and “living with a TB patient” [ 17 , 19 – 24 , 26 , 27 , 30 – 33 , 36 , 39 – 45 ]. The incorrect modes of transmission were “sharing meals or plates,” “handshakes” or “skin contact,” “needles,” “having sex with a woman who miscarried,” “food poisoning,” “sleeping with a widow,” and “touching public items” ( Table 3 ) [ 20 , 22 , 26 , 27 , 32 , 33 , 36 – 38 , 43 , 45 ].…”

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“…of the studies [18,21,30,31,38,44]. Te correct modes of transmission most mentioned were "via respiratory routes" and "living with a TB patient" [17, 19-24, 26, 27, 30-33, 36, 39-45].…”

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“…Difculties accessing healthcare "Economic cost" 4 (13%) [19,25,28,30,33,44] "Transportation difculties" 2 (7%)…”

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“…"Difculty taking time from work" "transportation," "not knowing where TB treatment could be accessed," "difculty taking time of from work," and "fear of stigma" [19,25,28,30,33,44] (Table 4).…”

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Tuberculosis Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practice in Middle- and Low-Income Countries: A Systematic Review

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Tuberculosis (TB) is the leading cause of death from an infectious agent in the world. Most tuberculosis cases are concentrated in low- and middle-income countries. The aim of this study is to better understand tuberculosis-related knowledge about TB disease, prevention, treatment and sources of information, attitudes towards TB patients and their stigmatization and prevention, diagnosis and treatment practices in the general population of middle- and low-income countries, with a high tuberculosis burden, and provide evidence for policy development and decision-making. A systematic review of 30 studies was performed. Studies reporting on knowledge, attitudes, and practices surveys were selected for systematic review through database searching. Population knowledge about TB signs and symptoms, prevention practices, and treatment means was found inadequate. Stigmatization is frequent, and the reactions to possible diagnoses are negative. Access to health services is limited due to difficulties in transportation, distance, and economic cost. Deficiencies in knowledge and TB health-seeking practices were present regardless of the living area, gender, or country; however, it seems that there is a frequent association between less knowledge about TB and a lower socioeconomic and educational level. This study revealed gaps in knowledge, attitude, and practices in focused in middle- and low-income countries. Policymakers could take into account the evidence provided by the KAP surveys and adapt their strategies based on the identified gaps, promoting innovative approaches and empowering the communities as key stakeholders. It is necessary to develop education programs on symptoms, preventive practices, and treatment for TB, to reduce transmission and stigmatization. It becomes also necessary to provide communities with innovative healthcare solutions to reduce their barriers to access to diagnosis and treatment.

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“…of the studies [18,21,30,31,38,44]. Te correct modes of transmission most mentioned were "via respiratory routes" and "living with a TB patient" [17, 19-24, 26, 27, 30-33, 36, 39-45].…”

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“…Difculties accessing healthcare "Economic cost" 4 (13%) [19,25,28,30,33,44] "Transportation difculties" 2 (7%)…”

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Tuberculosis Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practice in Middle- and Low-Income Countries: A Systematic Review

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Knowledge of Tuberculosis, Services of TB Control Programme and Associated Socio-Demographic Inequity among Rural Participants of Jaipur, Rajasthan, India: A Cross Sectional Study

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Background: Tuberculosis (TB) is one of the top 10 causes of death worldwide. India is still the highest TB burden country. There is a scarcity of data on TB knowledge from Rajasthan state of India. Objective: The objective of this study was to estimate the prevalence of knowledge about TB and services of TB control programme and to determine its correlates among rural population of Jaipur, Rajasthan. Methods: Cross-sectional community based study was carried out at Model Rural Health Research Unit, Jaipur, a unit of Department of Health Research, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India. Results: Study reports the result from 1993 adult participants from 10 villages of 2 sub-districts of district Jaipur. About 88.9% of studied participants knew that TB is an infectious disease and it spreads from TB patient to healthy person in close contact. Only 22.3% of participants knew "DOTS is the treatment for TB". While, only 58.9% knew "sputum is used for diagnosis of TB" at health centers. Scheduled castes, scheduled tribes and backward classes social groups knew less than the mainstream "General" social group. The observed difference was statistically significant (p < 0.05). Logistic regression analysis estimated the relative contribution to knowledge status. Conclusion: The knowledge of study participants on transmission of How to cite this paper:

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Is economic burden still a problem among the patients with tuberculosis - A cost analysis: A descriptive cross-sectional study in Tamil Nadu

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Tuberculosis Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practice in Middle- and Low-Income Countries: A Systematic Review

Tuberculosis Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practice in Middle- and Low-Income Countries: A Systematic Review

Knowledge of Tuberculosis, Services of TB Control Programme and Associated Socio-Demographic Inequity among Rural Participants of Jaipur, Rajasthan, India: A Cross Sectional Study

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