Modelling Time to Recovery from Multidrug Resistant Tuberculosis in Southern Ethiopia
Shambel Selman Abdo,
Denebo Sebaro Wanore,
Derbachew Asfaw Teni
et al.
Abstract:Introduction: Multidrug resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) is a global heath threat, resistant to key anti-TB drugs. It is ranked among the top 10 causes of death worldwide. Therefore, the current study investigated time to recovery from MDR-TB in southern Ethiopia.
Data, Materials and Methods: Restrospective data from selected hospitals in SNNPR (January 2016 to December 2021) were analyzed. A cluster sample of 301 MDR-TB patients (131 NEMMCH, 121 BH, 49 AGH) was considered.
Results: Among the 301 cases, 116 (3… Show more
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