Tuberculosis control in vulnerable groups

Figueroa-Munoz, J; Ramón-Pardo, Pilar

doi:10.2471/blt.06.038737

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“…The migrant population is a population with a high risk of tuberculosis (TB) infection and transmission (1)(2)(3) and often faces barriers to access to appropriate health care for diagnosis and treatment (4)(5)(6). In low-incidence countries with large numbers of immigrants from countries with a high infection burden, migration is likely to have a significant impact on TB epidemiology as they receive substantial numbers of migrants from countries with a high burden of infection (7).…”

Section: Migrant Population: High Risk Of Tb Epidemicsmentioning

confidence: 99%

The rural-to-urban migrant population in China: Gloomy prospects for tuberculosis control

Tobe

Song

et al. 2011

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Section: Migrant Population: High Risk Of Tb Epidemicsmentioning

confidence: 99%

The rural-to-urban migrant population in China: Gloomy prospects for tuberculosis control

Tobe

Song

et al. 2011

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“…Various international and Indian studies have found positive associations between overcrowding and poor ventilation with higher prevalence of TB. [8][9][10][11] In the present study, a considerable number of patients were exposed to inadequate ventilation [54 (46.1%)] while Overcrowding was not observed in the majority of the patients [6 (5.1%)].…”

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confidence: 54%

Tobacco smoking trends and treatment outcomes in Tuberculosis patients of district Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India: a cohort study

Singh

Thakur

Mazta³

et al. 2017

Int J Community Med Public Health

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Background: India carries the highest burden of tuberculosis worldwide. To achieve the goals of the ‘END TB’ strategy, it is imperative to understand the factors which can influence the treatment outcomes. The objectives were to study the socio-demographic characteristics of the subjects and to study the factors influencing treatment outcomes in the TB patients. Methods: A prospective cohort study design was employed and all patients (n=117) who were registered for category I DOTS during the last quarter of 2015 were included after obtaining written informed consent. Home visits with patient interviews were conducted to collect information on determinants. Univariate and binary logistic regression models were employed. Results: The overall treatment success rate was 93.2% (Cure rate=87%, treatment completion rate=100%). Default, death, failure and lost to follow up rates were 2.6%, 2.6%, 0.8% and 0.8% respectively. Those with a history of tobacco smoking [RR: 6 (1.27-28.37); p=0.02], second hand smoke [RR: 8.75 (1.11-68.88); p=0.02], indoor air pollution [RR: 7.89 (1.10-62.13); p=0.02] and alcohol use [RR: 6.13 (1.57-23.93); p=0.01] had higher risks of developing unfavourable treatment outcomes. The commonest cause of indoor air pollution was smoke surfacing out of fire-wood used for cooking and tobacco. Conclusions: The treatment success rates conform to the END TB strategy targets of 90%. Tobacco smoking, second hand smoke, indoor air pollution and alcohol intake were associated with adverse outcomes. Health education regarding the ill effects of tobacco and alcohol with regards to the disease preventability and curability needs to be further intensified. Larger studies to determine the effect of indoor air pollution as a risk factor and its impact on treatment outcomes by contemporary scientific methods by collaborating with other agencies involved in environmental studies is highly recommended.

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“…7 Various international and Indian studies have found positive associations between overcrowding and poor ventilation with higher prevalence of TB. 8,9,10,11 In the present study, a considerable number of patients were exposed to inadequate ventilation [54(46.1%)] while Overcrowding was not observed in the majority of the patients [6(5.1%)].…”

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Indoor Air Pollution and Treatment Outcomes in Tb Patients of a Hiily District in North India.

Singh¹,

Thakur²,

Mazta³

et al. 2017

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Background: India carries the highest burden of Tuberculosis in the world. For progression towards the goal of global elimination, it is imperative to understand the factors which influence the treatment outcomes. The objectives were to study the socio-demographic characteristics of the subjects and to study the factors influencing treatment outcomes in the TB patients. Methods: A Cross-sectional study design was employed and all patients (n=117) who were registered for Category I DOTS during the last quarter of 2015 were included after obtaining written informed consent. Patients were visited at their homes for interviews to note socio-demographic and environmental characteristics and secondary data analysis was done to note the outcomes. Univariate and binary logistic regression models were employed. Results: The overall treatment success rate was 93.2% (Cure rate= 87%, treatment completion rate= 100%). Default, death, failure and lost to follow up rates were 2.6%, 2.6%, 0.8% and 0.8% respectively. Those with a history of indoor air pollution [OR: 7.89 (1.10-62.13); p=0.02], tobacco smoking [OR: 6 (1.27-28.37); p=0.02], alcohol use [OR: 6.13 (1.57-23.93); p=0.01] and second hand smoke ); p=0.02] had higher odds of developing unfavourable treatment outcomes. The commonest cause of indoor air pollution was smoke surfacing out of fire-wood used for cooking and tobacco. Conclusion: The study observed air pollution due to firewood and tobacco smoke and alcohol intake to be associated with adverse outcomes. Health education regarding the ill effects of indoor air pollution and alcohol with regards to the disease preventability and curability needs to be further intensified. Larger studies are highly recommended to determine the effect of indoor air pollution as a risk factor and its impact on treatment outcomes by contemporary scientific methods.

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Tuberculosis control in vulnerable groups

Cited by 70 publications

References 5 publications

The rural-to-urban migrant population in China: Gloomy prospects for tuberculosis control

The rural-to-urban migrant population in China: Gloomy prospects for tuberculosis control

Tobacco smoking trends and treatment outcomes in Tuberculosis patients of district Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India: a cohort study

Indoor Air Pollution and Treatment Outcomes in Tb Patients of a Hiily District in North India.

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