Obstacles in combating multidrug resistant tuberculosis in pediatric patients: a scope review / Obstáculos no combate à tuberculose multidroga resistente em pacientes pediátricos: uma revisão de escopo

Abstract Objectives: to identify the scientific evidence on excessively resistant and multidrug resistant tuberculosis in pediatric patients. Methods: this is a scope review of the literature, with a guiding question: "What is the scientific evidence on multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) and extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis in pediatric patients?". The research used the descriptors: "extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis" OR "multidrug-resistant tuberculosis" AND "pediatrics". The research was carried out in a double-blind manner in the following databases of the Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online, Regional Office for the Western Pacific's Institutional Repository for Information Sharing, Embase/Elsevier and International Clinical Trials Registry Platform, with a temporal cut-off from 2011 to 2021, sending a final synthesized sample of 18 articles, which evaluated the methodological content through the level of evidence. Results: the results show the lack of research with a high level of evidence related to MDR-TB in children, the lack of adequate dosage of second-line drugs for the pediatric population and the importance of drug sensitivity testing for the cases of treatment Conclusions: it was identified that the obstacles to MDR-TB treatment were concentrated in the lack of detailed protocols, safe drug dosages with a low side effect, and mainly in the social health determinants and disease process involving MDR-TB.

Resumo Objetivos: identificar as evidências científicas sobre tuberculose excessivamente resistente e multidroga resistente em pacientes pediátricos. Métodos: trata-se de uma revisão de escopo da literatura, tendo como questão norteadora: "Quais as evidências científicas sobre tuberculose multidroga-resistente (TB-MDR) e tuberculose extensivamente resistente em pacientes pediátricos?" A pesquisa usou os descritores: "tuberculose extensivamente resistente a medicamentos" OR "tuberculose resistente a múltiplos medicamentos" AND "pediatria". A pesquisa foi realizada de modo duplo-cego nas bases de dados Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online, Regional Office for the Western Pacific's Institutional Repository for Information Sharing, Embase/Elsevier e International Clinical Trials Registry Platform, com um corte temporal de 2011 a 2021, sendo a amostra final sintetizada de 18 artigos, nos quais avaliou-se o conteúdo metodológico por meio do nível de evidência. Resultados: os resultados mostraram a escassez de pesquisas de alto nível de evidência relacionadas à TB-MDR em crianças, ausência de posologia adequada das drogas de segunda linha para o público pediátrico e a importância do teste de sensibilidade a drogas para o tratamento dos casos. Conclusões: identificou-se que os obstáculos do tratamento TB-MDR se concentraram na ausência de protocolos detalhados, de dosagens medicamentosas seguras e com menor efeito colateral, e, principalmente, nos determinantes sociais do processo saúde e doença que envolvem a TB-MDR.

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.

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.

Protocol for pragmatic randomized clinical trial to evaluate the completion of treatment of latent Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection with Isoniazid in the 300 mg formulation.

INTRODUCTION: It is essential to strengthen the treatment of latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) to break the chain of transmission. The drug used worldwide for the treatment of LTBI is Isoniazid. A clinical trial conducted in Brazil has demonstrated the bioequivalence of Isoniazid in the 300 mg formulation with 3 tablets in the 100 mg formulation. Further studies are needed to evaluate the completion of treatment with Isoniazid 300 mg single tablet. OBJECTIVE: Describing a protocol for a clinical trial to evaluate the completion of treatment of LTBI with the drug Isoniazid in 300 mg tablet formulation compared to the use of Isoniazid in 100 mg tablet formulation. METHODS: This is a pragmatic, multicenter, randomized, open-label clinical trial registered on the Rebec RBR-2wsdt6 platform. Individuals 18 years of age or older with an indication for treatment of LTBI will be included, with only 1 individual per family nucleus. Individuals whose index case of active TB is categorized as retreatment, multidrug-resistant and extremely resistant, individuals transferred from the original center two or more weeks after the onset of treatment, and persons deprived of liberty will be excluded. The study intervention will be the treatment of LTBI with 1 tablet of Isoniazid 300 mg. The control group will receive the treatment of LTBI with 3 tablets of Isoniazid 100 mg. Follow-up will be performed at month 1, month 2 and at the end of treatment. The primary outcome will be completion of treatment. CONCLUSION: It is expected that with the treatment with the 300 mg formulation, more patients will complete the treatment based on the complexity index of pharmacotherapy. Our study intends to substantiate theoretical and operational strategies that respond to the demand for incorporation of a new formulation of the drug for the treatment of LTBI in the Unified Health System network.

A Matter of Inclusion: A Cluster-Randomized Trial to Access the Effect of Food Vouchers Versus Traditional Treatment on Tuberculosis Outcomes in Brazil.

We assessed the effectiveness of food vouchers as a social protection strategy to enhance the adherence to tuberculosis treatment in health-care facilities in Brazil between 2014 and 2017. A cluster-randomized controlled trial was performed in four Brazilian capital cities. A total of 774 adults with newly diagnosed pulmonary tuberculosis were included in this study. Eligible participants initiated standard tuberculosis treatment per National Tuberculosis Program guidelines. Health clinics were assigned randomly to intervention groups (food voucher or standard treatment). The food voucher was provided by researchers, which could be used by subjects only for buying food. Most people with tuberculosis were poor, did receive benefits of the Bolsa Familia Program, and were unemployed. By Poisson regression analysis, with the total number of subjects included in the study, we found that individuals with tuberculosis who received food vouchers had a 1.13 greater risk of cure (95% CI, 1.03-1.21) compared with those who did not receive food vouchers. The provision of food vouchers improved outcomes of tuberculosis treatment and it should be enhanced even further as social protection for people with tuberculosis.

Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Breast Cancer Management in Portugal: A Cross-Sectional Survey-Based Study of Medical Oncologists.

INTRODUCTION: Cancer care providers have faced many challenges in delivering safe care for patients during the COVID-19 pandemic. This cross-sectional survey-based study investigated the impact of the pandemic on clinical practices of Portuguese medical oncologists caring for patients with breast cancer. METHODS: An anonymous online survey comprising 42 questions gathered information regarding COVID-19 testing, treatment in (neo)adjuvant and metastatic settings, and other aspects of breast cancer management. Practices before and during the pandemic were compared, and potential differences in outcomes according to respondents' regions, case volumes, and practice type were explored. RESULTS: Of 129 respondents, 108 worked in the public health system, giving a representative national picture of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on breast cancer management. Seventy-one percent of respondents reported a reduction in visits for new cases of breast cancer, and there was a shift towards increased use of telemedicine. Clinical decision-making was largely unaffected in the most aggressive indications (i.e., triple-negative, HER2-positive, visceral crisis). The use of neoadjuvant therapy increased when access to surgery was difficult, whereas dose-dense regimens decreased, and cyclin-dependent kinase 4/6 inhibitor treatment decreased for less aggressive disease and increased for more aggressive disease. The use of oral formulations and metronomic chemotherapy regimens increased, and clinical trial participation decreased. Some differences by respondents' region and case volume were noted. CONCLUSION: Medical oncologists in Portugal implemented many changes during the COVID-19 pandemic, most of which were logical and reasonable responses to the current healthcare emergency; however, the true impact on patient outcomes remains unknown.

This study was an online survey of Portuguese medical oncologists to determine how they managed patients with breast cancer during the COVID-19 pandemic. Forty-two questions covered topics such as how COVID testing was done, the types of cancer treatments used, and how this compared to before the pandemic. It also examined whether the geographic region, the number of patients each doctor was responsible for (caseload), and the type of medical institution influenced how patients with breast cancer were managed. One hundred and twenty-nine oncologists completed the survey, of whom 108 worked in the public health system, making this survey representative of breast cancer management during the COVID-19 pandemic across Portugal. Most (71%) said there were fewer visits for new cases of breast cancer during lockdown. The use of telemedicine increased, as did the use of pre-surgery hormone therapy or chemotherapy when access to surgery was difficult, and the use of anticancer medications taken orally or metronomically (low doses given frequently over a long time period). Chemotherapy given very frequently (dose-dense) was used less often, and fewer patients participated in clinical trials. Treatment decisions for patients with aggressive breast cancer types (e.g., triple-negative breast cancer) were largely unchanged, except for greater use of cyclin-dependent kinase 4/6 inhibitors­drugs targeting the cell cycle and cell division control. Geographic region and caseload influenced treatment decisions. All of these changes in breast cancer treatment during the COVID-19 pandemic were logical and reasonable for the circumstances, but their long-term impact is not yet known.

Rastreamento da depressão nas práticas de cuidados primários à saúde de indivíduos adoecidos de tuberculose / Tracking depression in primary health care practices for individuals sick with tuberculosis / Seguimiento de la depresión en las prácticas de atención primaria de salud de las personas enfermas de tuberculosis

Objetivo: Descrever a sintomatologia depressiva entre pessoas em tratamento da tuberculose em unidades da atenção básica em saúde. Método: Estudo descritivo, de corte transversal realizado entre agosto de 2019 e março de 2020 em municípios metropolitanos do estado do Espírito Santo. Foram coletados dados socioeconômicos, comportamentais e clínicos em entrevista, e rastreados os sintomas depressivos pelo questionário de saúde do paciente. Resultados: Da amostra de 92 pacientes, predominou o sexo masculino (67%), pretos/pardos (85%), idade média 41,5 anos, (50%) solteiros, sem concluir o ensino fundamental (43%), desempregados (63%), das classes socioeconômicas C, D e E (89%), desamparados por programa de transferência de renda (86%). Rastreados 48% (44) da amostra com sintomatologia depressiva, 81% (74) com gravidade leve a grave, predomínio do sintoma fadiga (84%), presença do humor deprimido e anedonia em 58% (53). Conclusões: A sintomatologia depressiva na população estudada apresentou frequência relevante e potencial para prejudicar a vida pessoal, social e estado de saúde das pessoas em tratamento da tuberculose. Assim, na perspectiva do Plano Nacional pelo Fim da Tuberculose, o rastreamento da depressão e das suas manifestações pode expandir as ações de cuidado e prevenção centrados no paciente com tuberculose e reduzir os efeitos combinados da tuberculose e da depressão. (AU)

Objective: To describe depressive symptoms among people undergoing tuberculosis treatment in basic health units. Methods: Descriptive, cross-sectional study conducted between August 2019 and March 2020 in metropolitan municipalities in the state of Espírito Santo. Socioeconomic, behavioral and clinical data were collected in an interview, and depressive symptoms were tracked using the patient's health questionnaire. Results: From the sample of 92 patients, male (67%), black / brown (85%), average age 41.5 years, (50%) were single, without completing elementary school (43%), unemployed (63%), from socioeconomic classes C, D and E (89%), abandoned by the cash transfer program (86%). 48% (44) of the sample were screened with depressive symptoms, 81% (74) with mild to severe severity, predominance of the fatigue symptom (84%), presence of depressed mood and anhedonia in 58% (53). Conclusion: Depressive symptoms in the studied population showed a relevant and potential frequency to harm the personal, social and health status of people undergoing tuberculosis treatment. Thus, in the perspective of the National Plan for the End of Tuberculosis, the screening of depression and its manifestations can expand the care and prevention actions focused on the patient with tuberculosis and reduce the combined effects of tuberculosis and depression. (AU)

Objetivo: Describir síntomas depresivos en personas en tratamiento antituberculoso en unidades básicas de salud. Métodos: Estudio descriptivo, transversal, realizado entre agosto de 2019 y marzo de 2020 en municipios metropolitanos del estado de Espírito Santo. Los datos socioeconómicos, conductuales y clínicos se recopilaron en una entrevista y los síntomas depresivos se rastrearon mediante el cuestionario de salud del paciente. Resultados: De la muestra de 92 pacientes, hombres (67%), negros / pardos (85%), edad promedio 41.5 años, (50%) eran solteros, sin completar la escuela primaria (43%), desempleados (63%), de las clases socioeconómicas C, D y E (89%), abandonadas por el programa de transferencias monetarias (86%). El 48% (44) de la muestra fueron cribados con síntomas depresivos, 81% (74) con gravedad leve a severa, predominio del síntoma de fatiga (84%), presencia de estado de ánimo depresivo y anhedonia en 58% (53). Conclusion: Los síntomas depresivos en la población estudiada mostraron una frecuencia relevante y potencial para dañar el estado personal, social y de salud de las personas en tratamiento antituberculoso. Así, en la perspectiva del Plan Nacional para el Fin de la Tuberculosis, el seguimiento de la depresión y sus manifestaciones puede ampliar las acciones de atención y prevención enfocadas al paciente con tuberculosis y reducir los efectos combinados de la tuberculosis y la depresión. (AU)

Local action plan to promote access to the health system by indigenous Venezuelans from the Warao ethnic group in Manaus, Brazil: Analysis of the plan´s development, experiences, and impact through a mixed-methods study (2020).

BACKGROUND: The provision of care and monitoring of health are essential for indigenous Venezuelans from the Warao ethnic group, who are at risk of decimation. OBJECTIVE: Analyze a Local Action Plan (LAP) to promote access to the health system of indigenous Venezuelans from the Warao ethnic group (IVWEG) in Manaus, Brazil. METHOD: A mixed-methods study was performed. Quantitative data were collected to assess the provision of care and monitoring of health conditions in IVWEG through a survey that was self-completed by healthcare providers. Qualitative narrative data were collected to gain insight into IVWEG that seek care. We applied descriptive statistics, grouping analysis (GA) by hierarchical levels, and multiple correspondence analysis (MCA). Content analysis was applied to qualitative data. RESULTS: 106 healthcare providers participated in the study, with the following characteristics: 94 (88.7%) females, 67 (63.2%) pardo race/color, 40 (37.7%) working in primary healthcare, and 49 (46.2%) nurses. In addition, 43 (40.6%) of the healthcare providers reported providing care to IVWEG. Among the providers, 89 (84%) had received training for assisting IVWEG. Additionally, 30 IVWEG were enrolled for interviews in the qualitative phase. The barriers to seeking care were language, distance to health units, and lack of money for transportation. The LAP proved to facilitate access to the health system by indigenous Venezuelans from the Warao ethnic group in Manaus. The study contributed to knowledge on a LAP addressed to IVWEG and helped improved their access to the health system, providing appropriate training for healthcare providers and other relevant actors by implementing a coherent and consistent public health policy at the local level.

Catastrophic costs and social sequels due to tuberculosis diagnosis and treatment in Brazil. / Custos catastróficos e sequelas sociais decorrentes do diagnóstico e tratamento da tuberculose no Brasil.

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the impact of catastrophic costs on unfavorable tuberculosis treatment outcomes. METHODS: This was a prospective cohort study, conducted in five Brazilian state capitals (Manaus, Recife, Vitória, Campo Grande and Porto Alegre) from June 2016 to July 2018. Logistic regression was used to calculate the odds ratio (OR) and 95% confidence intervals (95%CI). RESULTS: Of the 350 participants, 310 were included, of whom 30 presented unfavorable outcomes. Catastrophic cost (OR=2.53 -95% CI 1.13;5.67) and divorce (OR=5.29 -95% CI 1.39;20.05) increased the chances of unfavorable outcomes. CONCLUSION: Financial difficulties during tuberculosis treatment may impair its outcome. Catastrophic cost and divorce were determining factors for treatment outcomes.

Spatial clustering and temporal trend analysis of international migrants diagnosed with tuberculosis in Brazil.

BACKGROUND: Tuberculosis (TB) in migrants is of concern to health authorities worldwide and is even more critical in Brazil, considering the country´s size and long land borders. The aim of the study was to identify critical areas in Brazil for migrants diagnosed with TB and to describe the temporal trend in this phenomenon in recent years. METHODS: This is an ecological study that used spatial analysis and time series analysis. As the study population, all cases of migrants diagnosed with TB from 2014 to 2019 were included, and Brazilian municipalities were considered as the unit of ecological analysis. The Getis-Ord Gi* technique was applied to identify critical areas, and based on the identified clusters, seasonal-trend decomposition based on loess (STL) and Prais-Winsten autoregression were used, respectively, to trace and classify temporal trend in the analyzed series. In addition, several municipal socioeconomic indicators were selected to verify the association between the identified clusters and social vulnerability. RESULTS: 2,471 TB cases were reported in migrants. Gi* analysis showed that areas with spatial association with TB in immigrants coincide with critical areas for TB in the general population (coast of the Southeast and North regions). Four TB clusters were identified in immigrants in the states of Amazonas, Roraima, São Paulo, and Rio de Janeiro, with an upward trend in most of these clusters. The temporal trend in TB in immigrants was classified as increasing in Brazil (+ 60.66% per year [95% CI: 27.21-91.85]) and in the clusters in the states of Amazonas, Roraima, and Rio de Janeiro (+1.01, +2.15, and + 2.90% per year, respectively). The cluster in the state of São Paulo was the only one classified as stationary. The descriptive data on the municipalities belonging to the clusters showed evidence of the association between TB incidence and conditions of social vulnerability. CONCLUSIONS: The study revealed the critical situation of TB among migrants in the country. Based on the findings, health authorities might focus on actions in regions identified, stablishing an intensive monitoring and following up, ensuring that these cases concluded their treatment and avoiding that they could spread the disease to the other regions or scenarios. The population of migrants are very dynamic, therefore strategies for following up them across Brazil are really urgent to manage the tuberculosis among international migrants in an efficient and proper way.

Factors associated with latent tuberculosis among international migrants in Brazil: a cross-sectional study (2020).

BACKGROUND: Migrants are a high priority group for TB control measures due to their high exposure to risk factors such as poverty and social vulnerability. The study aimed to identify factors associated with latent TB among international migrants living in four Brazilian state capitals. This was a cross-sectional study conducted in September and October 2020 in a sample of 903 international migrants living in four Brazilian state capitals: Boa Vista/RR (458), Manaus/AM (136), São Paulo/SP (257), and Curitiba/PR (52). Data were collected with a questionnaire consisting of open and closed questions on personal characteristics, information on TB, and use of preventive measures. Tuberculin skin test (TST) was performed, with reading after 72 h by trained nurses and using 5 mm induration as the positive cutoff. Chi-square test (X2) and Fisher's exact test, both two-tailed, were used to compare statistically significant levels of association between the migrants´ sociodemographic characteristics, vulnerability, and latent TB infection (LTBI). Binary logistic regression was applied to calculate odds ratios and respective 95% confidence intervals. For all the tests, type I error of 5% was defined as statistically significant (p < 0.05). RESULTS: Prevalence of LTBI among migrants was 46.1% in Manaus/AM, 33.3% in São Paulo/SP, 28.1% in Curitiba/PR, and 23.5% in Boa Vista/RR. Factors associated with latent infection were age, male gender, and brown or indigenous race. CONCLUSIONS: The study showed high prevalence of latent TB among international migrants.

Catastrophic costs and social sequels resulting from the diagnosis and treatment of tuberculosis in Brazil / Costos catastróficos y consecuencias sociales resultantes del diagnóstico y tratamiento de la tuberculosis en Brasil / Custos catastróficos e sequelas sociais decorrentes do diagnóstico e tratamento da tuberculose no Brasil

Objective: To assess the impact of catastrophic costs on the unfavorable outcome of tuberculosis treatment. Methods: This is prospective cohort made in five capitals of Brazilian states (Manaus, Recife, Vitória, Campo Grande and Porto Alegre) between June 2016 and July 2018. Logistic regression was used to calculate odds ratios (OR) and 95% confidence intervals (95%CI). Results: The 350 participants, 310 were included, and 30 had unfavorable outcome. Catastrophic cost (OR=2.53 ­ 95%CI 1.13;5.67) and divorce episode (OR=5.29 ­ 95%CI 1.39;20.05) increased the chance of unfavorable outcome. Conclusion: financial difficulties faced during the treatment of tuberculosis can impair the treatment outcome. The determinants for the treatment outcome were catastrophic cost and divorce.

Objetivo: Avaliar o impacto dos custos catastróficos no desfecho desfavorável do tratamento da tuberculose. Métodos: Estudo de coorte prospectiva, realizado em cinco capitais de estados brasileiros (Manaus, Recife, Vitória, Campo Grande e Porto Alegre) no período de junho de 2016 a julho de 2018. Empregou-se regressão logística para calcular a razão de chances (odds ratio, OR) e os intervalos de confiança de 95% (IC95%). Resultados: Dos 350 participantes, 310 foram incluídos, dos quais 30 apresentaram desfecho desfavorável. Custo catastrófico (OR=2,53 ­ IC95% 1,13;5,67) e divórcio (OR=5,29 ­ IC95% 1,39;20,05) aumentaram as chances de desfecho desfavorável. Conclusão: Dificuldades financeiras durante o tratamento da tuberculose podem prejudicar seu desfecho. Os fatores determinantes para o desfecho do tratamento foram custo catastrófico e divórcio.

Custos catastróficos e sequelas sociais decorrentes do diagnóstico e tratamento da tuberculose no Brasil / Costos catastróficos y consecuencias sociales resultantes del diagnóstico y tratamiento de la tuberculosis en Brasil / Catastrophic costs and social sequels due to tuberculosis diagnosis and treatment in Brazil

Objetivo: Avaliar o impacto dos custos catastróficos no desfecho desfavorável do tratamento da tuberculose. Métodos: Estudo de coorte prospectiva, realizado em cinco capitais de estados brasileiros (Manaus, Recife, Vitória, Campo Grande e Porto Alegre) no período de junho de 2016 a julho de 2018. Empregou-se regressão logística para calcular a razão de chances (odds ratio, OR) e os intervalos de confiança de 95% (IC95%). Resultados: Dos 350 participantes, 310 foram incluídos, dos quais 30 apresentaram desfecho desfavorável. Custo catastrófico (OR=2,53 - IC95% 1,13;5,67) e divórcio (OR=5,29 - IC95% 1,39;20,05) aumentaram as chances de desfecho desfavorável. Conclusão: Dificuldades financeiras durante o tratamento da tuberculose podem prejudicar seu desfecho. Os fatores determinantes para o desfecho do tratamento foram custo catastrófico e divórcio.

Objetivo: Evaluar el impacto de los costos catastróficos en el resultado desfavorable del tratamiento de la tuberculosis. Métodos: Estudio de cohorte prospectiva realizado en cinco capitales de estados brasileños (Manaus, Recife, Vitória, Campo Grande y Porto Alegre) entre junio de 2016 y julio de 2018. Se utilizó la regresión logística para calcular los odds ratios (OR) y los intervalos de confianza del 95% (IC95%). Resultados: De los 350 participantes, se incluyeron 310, y 30 tuvieron resultado desfavorable. El costo catastrófico (OR=2,53 - IC95% 1,13;5,67) y el divorcio (OR=5,29 - IC95% 1,39;20,05) aumentaron la obtención de un resultado desfavorable. Conclusión: Dificultades económicas enfrentadas durante el tratamiento de la tuberculosis pueden perjudicar el resultado del tratamiento. Las determinantes del tratamiento fueron el costo catastrófico y el divorcio.

Objective: To evaluate the impact of catastrophic costs on unfavorable tuberculosis treatment outcomes. Methods: This was a prospective cohort study, conducted in five Brazilian state capitals (Manaus, Recife, Vitória, Campo Grande and Porto Alegre) from June 2016 to July 2018. Logistic regression was used to calculate the odds ratio (OR) and 95% confidence intervals (95%CI). Results: Of the 350 participants, 310 were included, of whom 30 presented unfavorable outcomes. Catastrophic cost (OR=2.53 -95% CI 1.13;5.67) and divorce (OR=5.29 -95% CI 1.39;20.05) increased the chances of unfavorable outcomes. Conclusion: Financial difficulties during tuberculosis treatment may impair its outcome. Catastrophic cost and divorce were determining factors for treatment outcomes.

Family Health Strategy and determinants of directly observed treatment for tuberculosis in Brazil: a cross-sectional study with surveillance system data, 2014-2016. / Estratégia Saúde da Família e determinantes para o tratamento diretamente observado da tuberculose no Brasil: estudo transversal com dados do sistema de vigilância, 2014-2016.

OBJECTIVE: To assess the association between tuberculosis determinants and performance of directly observed treatment (DOT) under different levels of Family Health Strategy (FHS) coverage in Brazil. METHODS: This was a cross-sectional study using data on tuberculosis cases notified between 2014 and 2016 on the Notifiable Health Conditions Information System, as well as data on FHS coverage in the municipality of residence. Logistic regression was used. RESULTS: 177,626 individuals were included; being an alcohol user (odds ratio (OR) 1.09 - 95% confidence interval % [95%CI] 1.03;1.16), being deprived of liberty (OR=1.21 - 95%CI 1.12;1.32) and positive sputum smear microscopy (OR=1.15 - 95%CI 1.10;1.21) increased the chances of DOT being performed . When stratified by FHS coverage, these associations became weak in the highest stratum of coverage. CONCLUSION: DOT being performed was associated with determinants of tuberculosis. However, association was not confirmed among residents in municipalities with higher FHS coverage.

Family Health Strategy and determinants for the directly observed treatment of tuberculosis in Brazil: cross-sectional study with data from the Surveillance System, 2014-2016 / Estrategia Salud Familiar y determinantes para el tratamiento de la tuberculosis observado directamente en Brasil: un estudio transversal con datos del Sistema de Vigilancia, 2014-2016 / Estratégia Saúde da Família e determinantes para o tratamento diretamente observado da tuberculose no Brasil: estudo transversal com dados do sistema de vigilância, 2014-2016

Objective. To analyze the association between tuberculosis determinants and the performance of directly observed treatment (DOT) in different coverage of the Family Health Strategy (FHS) in Brazil. Methods. Cross-sectional study with tuberculosis cases notified between 2014 and 2016 in the Information System on Diseases and coverage of the Family Health Strategy in the municipality of residence. Logistic regression was used. Results. 177,626 individuals were included. Having alcoholism (odds ratio (OR) 1.09 ­ confidence interval 95% (95%CI) 1.03;1.16), being deprived of freedom (OR=1.21 ­ 95%CI 1.12;1.32) and positive sputum smear microscopy (OR=1.15 ­ 95%CI 1.10;1.21) increased the chances of performing the DOT. When stratified by FHS coverage, these associations were emptied at the highest level of coverage. Conclusion. The DOT was associated with determinants of tuberculosis. However, it was not confirmed among residents in municipalities with greater FHS coverage.

Objetivo. Analisar a associação entre determinantes da tuberculose e a realização do tratamento diretamente observado (TDO), sob diferentes níveis de cobertura da Estratégia Saúde da Família (ESF) no Brasil. Métodos. Estudo transversal, com dados dos casos de tuberculose notificados no Sistema de Informação de Agravos de Notificação entre 2014 e 2016, e da cobertura da Estratégia Saúde da Família no município de residência. Empregou-se regressão logística. Resultados. Foram incluídos 177.626 indivíduos; ser etilista (odds ratio [OR] de 1,09 ­ intervalo de confiança de 95% [IC95%] de 1,03 a 1,16), estar privado de liberdade (OR=1,21 ­ IC95% 1,12;1,32) e apresentar baciloscopia positiva (OR=1,15 ­ IC95% 1,10;1,21) aumentaram as chances de realização do TDO. Quando estratificadas por cobertura da ESF, essas associações viram-se enfraquecidas no maior estrato de cobertura. Conclusão. A realização do TDO associou-se a determinantes da tuberculose; contudo, a associação não se confirmou entre residentes de municípios com maiores coberturas da ESF.