International Migration, Refugees, and Spread of Tuberculosis in Brazil: Analysis of Clusters, Trends, and Associated Factors (2010-2021).

BACKGROUND: International migration is a global phenomenon with significant implications on the health-disease process due to exposures along transit routes and local/destination epidemiological indicators. We aimed to analyze the transmission and spread of tuberculosis among international migrants and refugees from a spatiotemporal perspective and the associated factors. METHOD: This was an ecological study of cases of tuberculosis in international migrants in Brazil, between 2010 and 2021. Annual incidence rates were calculated and spatiotemporal scan techniques were used to identify municipalities at risk. Multiple logistic regression was used to identify factors associated with tuberculosis in international migrants. RESULTS: A total of 4037 cases of tuberculosis were reported in Brazil in international migrants. Municipalities at risk for this event were identified using the spatiotemporal scan technique, and a cluster was identified with ITT: +52.01% and ETT: +25.60%. A higher probability of TB infection was identified in municipalities with a TB incidence rate >14.40 cases/100 inhabitants, population >11,042 inhabitants, Gini index >0.49, and illiteracy rate >13.12%. A lower probability was found in municipalities with average per capita household income >BRL 456.43. CONCLUSIONS: It is recommended that health authorities implement monitoring and rigorous follow-up in affected areas to ensure proper diagnosis and treatment completion for international migrants, preventing disease spread to other communities.

Prevalence of tuberculosis, COVID-19, chronic conditions and vulnerabilities among migrants and refugees: an electronic survey / Prevalência de tuberculose, COVID-19, condições crônicas e vulnerabilidades entre migrantes e refugiados: inquérito eletrônico / Prevalencia de tuberculosis, COVID-19, condiciones crónicas y vulnerabilidades en inmigrantes y refugiados: encuesta electrónica

Abstract Objective: to analyze the prevalence of tuberculosis, coronavirus, chronic conditions and vulnerabilities among migrants and refugees in Brazil. Method: this is a cross-sectional study of the electronic survey type conducted with international migrants during the COVID-19 pandemic. Descriptive statistics was applied for the analysis, with calculation of position and dispersion measures. Regarding the categorical variables, relative and absolute frequencies were estimated. Results: the study participants were 553 migrants and refugees, verifying 3.07%, 7.2% and 27.3% prevalence of tuberculosis, COVID-19 and chronic conditions, respectively. Among the vulnerabilities, 32% reported unemployment, 37.6% moved to Brazil as a result of the social situation in their countries and 33.6% were living as refugees or sheltered people. Conclusion: tuberculosis, chronic diseases and COVID-19 presented higher prevalence values in migrants and refugees than in the general population. As this is a population group that still has significant difficulty accessing health services and social protection systems, based on diverse evidence, the study will subsidize public policies, Nursing care and the incorporation of new routines in the service.

Resumo Objetivo: analisar a prevalência de tuberculose, coronavírus, condições crônicas e vulnerabilidades entre migrantes e refugiados no Brasil. Método: trata-se de estudo transversal, do tipo inquérito eletrônico, realizado com migrantes internacionais durante a pandemia de COVID-19. Para a análise, aplicou-se estatística descritiva, com cálculo de medidas de posição e de dispersão. Quanto às variáveis categóricas, estimaram-se as frequências relativas e absolutas. Resultados: participaram do estudo 553 migrantes e refugiados, verificando-se prevalência de 3,07% de tuberculose, 7,2% de COVID-19 e 27,3% de condições crônicas. Entre as vulnerabilidades, 32% referiram desemprego, 37,6% mudaram para o Brasil em decorrência da situação social do seu país e 33,6% residiam em asilo e ou abrigo. Conclusão: a tuberculose, as doenças crônicas e a COVID-19 apresentaram maior prevalência em migrantes e refugiados que na população em geral. Por tratar-se de uma população ainda com grande dificuldade de acesso aos serviços de saúde e aos sistemas de proteção social, o estudo subsidiará, com base em evidências, as políticas públicas, o atendimento do enfermeiro e a incorporação de novas rotinas no serviço.

Resumen Objetivo: analizar la prevalencia de tuberculosis, coronavirus, condiciones crónicas y vulnerabilidades en inmigrantes y refugiados en Brasil. Método: se trata de un estudio transversal, del tipo encuesta electrónica, realizado con migrantes internacionales durante la pandemia de COVID-19. Para el análisis se aplicó estadística descriptiva, con cálculo de medidas de posición y dispersión. En cuanto a las variables categóricas, se estimaron las frecuencias relativas y absolutas. Resultados: participaron del estudio 553 inmigrantes y refugiados, la prevalencia de tuberculosis era del 3,07%, de COVID-19 del 7,2% y de condiciones crónicas del 27,3%. Entre las vulnerabilidades, el 32% reportó desempleo, el 37,6% emigró a Brasil por la situación social de su país y el 33,6% vivía en un asilo o albergue. Conclusión: la tuberculosis, las enfermedades crónicas y el COVID-19 fueron más prevalentes en inmigrantes y refugiados que en la población general. Por tratarse de una población que aún tiene grandes dificultades para acceder a los servicios de salud y sistemas de protección social, el estudio contribuirá, con base en la evidencia, a las políticas públicas, la atención de enfermería y la incorporación de nuevas rutinas en el servicio.

Follow-up of patients diagnosed with and treated for tuberculosis in Brazil: financial burden on the household.

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the implications of the proportion of annual family income spent in the pre- and post-diagnosis periods in tuberculosis patients followed for after at least one year after completing tuberculosis treatment in Brazil. METHODS: This was a cross-sectional study of tuberculosis patients followed for at least one year after completing tuberculosis treatment in five Brazilian capitals (one in each region of the country). RESULTS: A total of 62 patients were included in the analysis. The overall average cost of tuberculosis was 283.84 Brazilian reals (R$) in the pre-diagnosis period and R$4,161.86 in the post-diagnosis period. After the costs of tuberculosis disease, 71% of the patients became unemployed, with an overall increase in unemployment; in addition, the number of patients living in nonpoverty decreased by 5%, the number of patients living in poverty increased by 6%, and the number of patients living in extreme poverty increased by 5%. The largest proportion of annual household income to cover the total costs of tuberculosis was for the extremely poor (i.e., 40.37% vs. 11.43% for the less poor). CONCLUSIONS: Policies to mitigate catastrophic costs should include interventions planned by the health care system and social protection measures for tuberculosis patients with lower incomes in order to eliminate the global tuberculosis epidemic by 2035-a WHO goal in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

National Vaccine Coverage Survey 2020: methods and operational aspects.

OBJECTIVE: The national vaccination coverage survey on full vaccination at 12 and 24 months of age was carried out to investigate drops in coverage as of 2016. METHODS: A sample of 37,836 live births from the 2017 or 2018 cohorts living in capital cities, the Federal District, and 12 inner cities with 100 thousand inhabitants were followed for the first 24 months through vaccine record cards. Census tracts stratified according to socioeconomic levels had the same number of children included in each stratum. Coverage for each vaccine, full vaccination at 12 and 24 months and number of doses administered, valid and timely, were calculated. Family, maternal and child factors associated with coverage were surveyed. The reasons for not vaccinating analyzed were: medical contraindications, access difficulties, problems with the program, and vaccine hesitancy. RESULTS: Preliminary results showed that less than 1% of children were not vaccinated, full coverage was less than 75% at all capitals and the Federal District, vaccines requiring more than one dose progressively lost coverage, and there were inequalities among socioeconomic strata, favorable to the highest level in some cities and to the lowest in others. CONCLUSION: There was an actual reduction in full vaccination in all capitals and the Federal District for children born in 2017 and 2018, showing a deteriorating implementation of the National Immunization Program from 2017 to 2019. The survey did not measure the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, which may have further reduced vaccination coverage.

Quality, opportunity, and treatment of data of tuberculosis and human immunodeficiency virus co-infection / Calidad, oportunidad y manejo de los datos de coinfección tuberculosis y virus de la inmunodeficiencia humana / Qualidade, oportunidade e tratamento de dados de tuberculose e coinfecção com vírus da imunodeficiência humana

Background and Objectives: The identification, evaluation, and use of methodological resources for data quality analysis is important to support planning actions of public policies for the control of tuberculosis (TB) and the co-infection TB and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). The objective was to analyze the quality and timeliness of notification of TB and TB-HIV co-infection cases from the Notifiable Diseases Information System (SINAN - Sistema de Informação de Agravos de Notificação) in Espírito Santo State, from 2016 to 2018. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study of the quality of SINAN data using the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines to analyze the quality and timeliness of SINAN-TB notification, with emphasis on the description of TB-HIV co-infection in Espírito Santo State, from 2016 to 2018. It considered five methodological steps that included quality analysis, standardization of records, duplicity analysis, the completeness of data through linkage with the SINAN-HIV database and anonymization of data. It obtained ethical approval under the number 4022892 on 12/05/2020. Results: The study showed that 89% of mandatory variables and 91% of essential variables showed satisfactory completeness. In TB-HIV co-infection 73% of the variables were completed, but essential variables related to TB treatment follow-up showed unsatisfactory completeness. The timeliness of reporting was considered regular. Conclusion: Improvements in work processes and the development of a specific methodological process for data treatment are necessary to qualify the information available in SINAN-TB.(AU)

Justificativa e Objetivos: A identificação, avaliação e emprego de recursos metodológicos para análise da qualidade dos dados é importante para fundamentar ações de planejamento das políticas públicas no controle da tuberculose (TB) e da coinfecção TB e o vírus da imunodeficiência humana (HIV). O objetivo é analisar a qualidade e a oportunidade de notificação dos casos de TB e coinfecção TB-HIV do Sistema de Informação de Agravos de Notificação (SINAN) no Espírito Santo, de 2016 a 2018. Métodos: Trata-se de um estudo transversal da qualidade dos dados do SINAN com uso do Guia do Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) de análise da qualidade e oportunidade de notificação do SINAN-TB, com ênfase na descrição da coinfecção TB-HIV no Espírito Santo, de 2016 a 2018. Considerou-se cinco etapas metodológicas que incluíram análise da qualidade, padronização dos registros, análise de duplicidade, a completitude dos dados por meio de linkage com o banco de dados do SINAN-HIV e anonimização dos dados. Obteve aprovação ética sob parecer de nº 4022892 em 12/05/2020. Resultados: O estudo mostrou que 89% das variáveis obrigatórias e 91% das variáveis essenciais apresentaram completitude satisfatória. Na coinfecção TB-HIV 73% das variáveis foram preenchidas, porém variáveis essenciais relacionadas ao acompanhamento do tratamento para TB apresentaram completitude insatisfatória. A oportunidade de notificação foi considerada regular. Conclusão: Melhorias nos processos de trabalho e elaboração de processo metodológico específico para o tratamento dos dados são necessárias para qualificar as informações disponíveis no SINAN-TB.(AU)

Justificación y Objetivos: La identificación, evaluación y utilización de recursos metodológicos de análisis de la calidad de los datos es importante para apoyar la planificación de políticas públicas de control de la tuberculosis (TB) y la coinfección con el virus de la inmunodeficiencia humana (VIH). El objetivo es analizar la calidad y oportunidad de la notificación de casos de TB y coinfección TB-VIH del Sistema de Informação de Agravos de Notificação (SINAN), en el Estado del Espírito Santo, desde el año 2016 hasta 2018. Métodos: Este es un estudio transversal utilizando el análisis de la Guía de los Centros para el Control y Prevención de Enfermedades (CDC) de la calidad y oportunidad de la notificación en SINAN-TB, con énfasis en la descripción de la coinfección TB-VIH, en el Estado del Espírito Santo, desde el año 2016 hasta 2018. Fueran considerados cinco pasos metodológicos que incluyeron análisis de calidad, estandarización de registros, análisis de duplicidad, vinculación con la base de datos SINAN-VIH y anonimización de datos. Obtuvo aprobación ética bajo dictamen nº 4022892 el 12/05/2020. Resultados: El 89% de las variables obligatorias y el 91% de las variables esenciales se completaron satisfactoriamente. En la coinfección TB-VIH el 73% de las variables fueron completadas, mientras que las variables esenciales relacionadas con el acompañamiento del tratamiento para la TB presentaron una completitud insatisfactoria. La oportunidad de notificación fue considerada regular. Conclusión: Las mejoras en los procesos de trabajo y la elaboración de un proceso metodológico específico para el tratamiento de los datos son necesarias para cualificar la información disponible en el SINAN-TB.(AU)

[Addressing HIV/AIDS and syphilis in Venezuelan migrant women from the perspective of health managers in the North of BrazilManejo de la infección por el VIH/sida y la sífilis en mujeres migrantes venezolanas desde la perspectiva de los gestores de salud en el norte de Brasil]. / Enfrentamento de HIV/aids e sífilis em mulheres venezuelanas migrantes na perspectiva de gestores de saúde no Norte do Brasil.

Objective: To identify the perception of health managers regarding the actions taken and the challenges encountered in addressing HIV and syphilis in Venezuelan migrant women in Brazil. Method: This descriptive-exploratory study using a qualitative approach was conducted from January to March 2021 in the municipalities of Boa Vista (state of Roraima) and Manaus (state of Amazonas). Audio interviews with the participants were transcribed in full and examined using thematic content analysis. Results: Ten managers were interviewed (five in Boa Vista and five in Manaus). Content analysis identified the following domains and themes: available infrastructure for diagnosis and treatment of AIDS and syphilis - access, availability of medical appointments /waiting list, training of health teams, and psychosocial support; challenges faced by Venezuelan women - language, documentation issues, and frequent address changes; and strategies and actions adopted and expectations for addressing HIV/AIDS and syphilis in the context of migration. Conclusions: Despite the care provided to Venezuelan women in Brazil - guaranteed by the universal nature of the Brazilian health system - language and lack of documentation remain as barriers. Given the absence of action plans and future planning for the care of migrant women with HIV or syphilis in municipalities, it is important to develop public policies aimed at minimizing the difficulties faced by this population.

Objetivo: Determinar la percepción de los gestores de salud sobre las medidas adoptadas y los desafíos encontrados para manejar la infección por el VIH y la sífilis en mujeres migrantes venezolanas en Brasil. Métodos: Este estudio descriptivo y exploratorio, con enfoque cualitativo, se realizó de enero a marzo del 2021 en los municipios de Boa Vista (estado de Roraima) y Manaos (estado de Amazonas). La grabación de las entrevistas de los participantes se transcribió en su totalidad. El análisis se basó en la técnica de evaluación temática del contenido. Resultados: Se hicieron entrevistas a diez gestores (cinco en Boa Vista y cinco en Manaos). En el análisis del contenido se observaron los siguientes ejes y temas: la estructura disponible para el diagnóstico y tratamiento del sida y de la sífilis, con inclusión de acceso, cupos de atención, filas de espera y formación de equipos de salud y apoyo psicosocial; los desafíos enfrentados por las mujeres venezolanas, como idioma, problemas de documentación y frecuencia de cambio de domicilio; las estrategias y medidas adoptadas y las expectativas para enfrentar la infección por el VIH/sida y la sífilis en el marco de la migración. Conclusiones: A pesar de las medidas de acogida a las mujeres migrantes venezolanas, garantizadas por la universalidad del sistema de salud brasileño, todavía existen algunas barreras como el idioma y la falta de documentación. Ante la falta de planes de acción y planificación futura de la atención a las mujeres migrantes portadoras del VIH o con sífilis en los municipios, es importante formular políticas públicas con el fin de reducir las dificultades enfrentadas por este grupo de la población.

[Barriers and facilitators to confronting HIV/aids and syphilis experienced by Venezuelan women living in BrazilFactores facilitadores y barreras que tienen las mujeres venezolanas residentes en Brasil respecto de la infección por el VIH/sida y la sífilis]. / Barreiras e facilitadores do enfrentamento de HIV/aids e sífilis por venezuelanas residentes no Brasil.

Objective: To describe the perception of Venezuelan women regarding access to health care, diagnosis, and treatment of HIV/aids and syphilis in Brazil. Method: This is a descriptive, exploratory study employing a qualitative approach, performed from February to May 2021 in the municipalities of Manaus, state of Amazonas, and Boa Vista, state of Roraima. The interviews with participants were fully transcribed, with identification of themes based on content analysis. Results: Forty women were interviewed (20 in Manaus and 20 in Boa Vista). Following transcription and translation of the accounts, two analytical categories were identified: barriers to healthcare access, with four subcategories - language, cost, adverse drug reactions, and COVID-19 pandemic; and facilitators of healthcare access, again with four subcategories - Unified Health System (SUS), National Policy of Comprehensive Women's Health, National Social Assistance Policy, and relationship between healthcare professionals and SUS users. Conclusion: The results showed the need to design strategies to mitigate the difficulties faced by migrant women from Venezuela living in Brazil regarding the diagnosis and treatment of HIV/aids and syphilis, going beyond the healthcare support guaranteed by law.

Objetivo: Describir la percepción de las mujeres venezolanas sobre el acceso a los servicios de salud, al diagnóstico y al tratamiento de la infección por el VIH/sida y la sífilis en Brasil. Métodos: Se trata de un estudio descriptivo y exploratorio, con enfoque cualitativo, realizado entre febrero y mayo del 2021 en los municipios de Manaos, estado de Amazonas, y Boa Vista, estado de Roraima. Las entrevistas con las participantes se transcribieron en su totalidad, y se exploraron los puntos de interés según el análisis del contenido. Resultados: Se entrevistaron 40 mujeres (20 en Manaos y 20 en Boa Vista). A partir de la transcripción y la traducción de las conversaciones, se establecieron dos categorías para el análisis del contenido: las barreras de acceso a los servicios de salud (subcategorías: idioma, costos relacionados con la salud, reacciones adversas a los medicamentos y pandemia de COVID-19); y los factores facilitadores del acceso (cuatro subcategorías: Sistema Único de Salud, Política nacional de Atención Integral a la Salud de la Mujer, Política Nacional de Asistencia Social y relación entre los profesionales de salud y las usuarias del Sistema Único de Salud). Conclusión: Los resultados mostraron la necesidad de formular estrategias para mitigar las dificultades que enfrentan las mujeres migrantes de Venezuela residentes en Brasil en relación con el diagnóstico y el tratamiento de la infección por el VIH/sida y la sífilis, más allá de la protección de la salud garantizada por la ley.

Factors associated with carrying out molecular tests for the diagnosis of COVID-19 in the State of Espírito Santo, Brazil / Fatores associados à realização de testes moleculares para o diagnóstico da COVID-19 no Estado do Espírito Santo, Brasil

Backgroung: Brazil was slow to implement an expanded testing policy for COVID-19, which may have affected the most vulnerable population's access to testing services.Objective: to evaluate the factors associated with performing the molecular test for COVID-19.Methods: cross-sectional study of secondary data from the COVID-19 panel in the state of Espírito Santo. COVID-19 suspicion notification forms were included between September 11, 2020 and March 2, 2021. Hierarchical logistic regression was used to estimate the odds ratio (OR) with 95% confidence interval (CI95%).Results: 419,771 notification forms were analyzed. The prevalence of performing the molecular teste for COVID-19 was 81.1% (CI95% 81.0-81.2). Elderly (OR= 2.70 ­ CI95% 2.56-2.85), health professional (OR=1 .43 ­ CI95% 1.36-1.50), chronic cardiovascular disease (OR=1.13 ­ CI95% 1.09-1.17), diabetes mellitus (OR=1.07 ­ CI95% 1.01- 1.14) and hospitalization (OR=5.95 ­ CI95% 4.53;7.82) were more likely to have undergone the molecular test. Male sex (OR=0.96 ­ CI95% 0.94-0.98), black skin color (OR=0.75 ­ CI95% 0.73-0.78), yellow skin color (OR=0.74 ­ CI95% 0.71-0.77), residing in the northern health region (OR=0.37 ­ CI95% 0.36-0.39) and the homeless population (OR=0.76 ­ CI95% 0.67-0.85) had the lowest chance of having undergone the molecular test.Conclusion: Social, economic, contextual factors and the risk of aggravation of the disease were associated with carrying out the molecular test for COVID-19 in the state of Espírito Santo. Actions are needed to guarantee the access of the most vulnerable population to molecular testing.

Introdução: o Brasil demorou a implementar uma política de testagem ampliada para COVID-19 no qual pode ter afetado o acesso da população mais vulnerável aos serviços de testagem.Objetivo: analisar os fatores associados à realização de testes moleculares para o diagnóstico da COVID-19.Método: estudo transversal de dados secundários do painel COVID-19 do estado do Espírito Santo. Foram incluídas fichas de notificação de suspeita de COVID-19 entre 11 de setembro de 2020 a 02 de março de 2021. Empregou-se regressão logística hierárquica para estimativa de razão de chances (odds ratio, OR) com intervalo de confiança de 95% (IC95%).Resultados: Foram incluídos no estudo 419.771 fichas de notificação. A prevalência da realização do teste molecular para COVID-19 foi 81,1 % (IC95% 81,0%;81,2%). Idosos (OR= 2,70 ­ IC95% 2,56-2,85), profissional da saúde (OR=1,43 ­ IC95% 1,36-1,50), doença cardiovascular crônica (OR=1,13 ­ IC95% 1,09-1,17), diabetes mellitus (OR=1,07 ­ IC95% 1,01-1,14) e hospitalização (OR=5,95 ­ IC95% 4,53;7,82) apresentaram maior chance de ter realizado o teste molecular. Sexo masculino (OR=0,96 ­ IC95% 0,94-0,98), cor da pele preta (OR= 0,75 ­ IC95% 0,73-0,78), cor da pele amarela (OR=0,74 ­ IC95% 0,71-0,77), residir na região norte de saúde (OR=0,37 ­ IC95% 0,36-0,39) e a população em situação de rua (OR=0,76 ­ IC95% 0,67-0,85) apresentaram a menor chance de ter realizado o teste molecular.Conclusão: Fatores sociais, econômicos e o risco de agravamento da doença foram associados a realização do teste molecular para COVID-19 no estado do Espírito Santo. É necessário ações que garantam o acesso da população mais vulnerável ao teste molecular.

Prevalence of tuberculosis, COVID-19, chronic conditions and vulnerabilities among migrants and refugees: an electronic survey.

OBJECTIVE: to analyze the prevalence of tuberculosis, coronavirus, chronic conditions and vulnerabilities among migrants and refugees in Brazil. METHOD: this is a cross-sectional study of the electronic survey type conducted with international migrants during the COVID-19 pandemic. Descriptive statistics was applied for the analysis, with calculation of position and dispersion measures. Regarding the categorical variables, relative and absolute frequencies were estimated. RESULTS: the study participants were 553 migrants and refugees, verifying 3.07%, 7.2% and 27.3% prevalence of tuberculosis, COVID-19 and chronic conditions, respectively. Among the vulnerabilities, 32% reported unemployment, 37.6% moved to Brazil as a result of the social situation in their countries and 33.6% were living as refugees or sheltered people. CONCLUSION: tuberculosis, chronic diseases and COVID-19 presented higher prevalence values in migrants and refugees than in the general population. As this is a population group that still has significant difficulty accessing health services and social protection systems, based on diverse evidence, the study will subsidize public policies, Nursing care and the incorporation of new routines in the service.

Follow-up of patients diagnosed with and treated for tuberculosis in Brazil: financial burden on the household / Acompanhamento de pacientes com diagnóstico e tratamento de tuberculose no Brasil: ônus financeiro para a família

ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate the implications of the proportion of annual family income spent in the pre- and post-diagnosis periods in tuberculosis patients followed for after at least one year after completing tuberculosis treatment in Brazil. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study of tuberculosis patients followed for at least one year after completing tuberculosis treatment in five Brazilian capitals (one in each region of the country). Results: A total of 62 patients were included in the analysis. The overall average cost of tuberculosis was 283.84 Brazilian reals (R$) in the pre-diagnosis period and R$4,161.86 in the post-diagnosis period. After the costs of tuberculosis disease, 71% of the patients became unemployed, with an overall increase in unemployment; in addition, the number of patients living in nonpoverty decreased by 5%, the number of patients living in poverty increased by 6%, and the number of patients living in extreme poverty increased by 5%. The largest proportion of annual household income to cover the total costs of tuberculosis was for the extremely poor (i.e., 40.37% vs. 11.43% for the less poor). Conclusions: Policies to mitigate catastrophic costs should include interventions planned by the health care system and social protection measures for tuberculosis patients with lower incomes in order to eliminate the global tuberculosis epidemic by 2035-a WHO goal in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

RESUMO Objetivo: Avaliar as implicações da proporção da renda familiar anual gasta nos períodos pré e pós-diagnóstico em pacientes com tuberculose acompanhados durante pelo menos um ano após o término do tratamento da tuberculose no Brasil. Métodos: Estudo transversal com pacientes com tuberculose acompanhados durante pelo menos um ano após o término do tratamento da tuberculose em cinco capitais brasileiras (uma em cada região do país). Resultados: Foram incluídos na análise 62 pacientes. O custo médio global da tuberculose foi de R$ 283,84 no período pré-diagnóstico e de R$ 4.161,86 no período pós-diagnóstico. Após os custos da doença tuberculosa, 71% dos pacientes ficaram desempregados, com um aumento global do desemprego; além disso, o número de pacientes não pobres diminuiu 5%, o número de pacientes pobres aumentou 6% e o número de pacientes extremamente pobres aumentou 5%. A maior proporção de renda familiar anual para cobrir os custos totais da tuberculose foi observada nos pacientes extremamente pobres (40,37% vs. 11,43% nos menos pobres). Conclusões: As políticas para mitigar os custos catastróficos devem incluir intervenções planejadas pelo sistema de saúde e medidas de proteção social para pacientes de baixa renda com tuberculose, a fim de eliminar a epidemia global de tuberculose até 2035, uma meta da OMS alinhada com os Objetivos de Desenvolvimento Sustentável propostos pela Organização das Nações Unidas.