Risk factors and treatment outcome of smear positive pulmonary tuberculosis patients: A five-year study in the North of Iran.
Caspian J Intern Med
; 15(2): 347-353, 2024.
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ABSTRACT
Background:
It is essential to constantly review the risk factors and treatment outcomes of tuberculosis (TB). This study evaluated some important risk factors of TB over five years.Methods:
Between 2013 and 2018, all available information and possible risk factors related to TB patients were analyzed from the TB registry program of the health district of Gorgan, Iran.Results:
Among 349 TB patients, 194 (55.59%) were males and 167 (47.85%) had at least a comorbidity. The death rate was higher in the age group more than 65 years (p < 0.001), the low-educated group (P = 0.012), and patients with underlying diseases, especially diabetes (p < 0.001). In total, univariate and multivariate statistical analyzes showed that having comorbidity (OR = 4.34; 95% CI 1.49 - 13.49), as well as, being jobless (OR = 3.07; 95% CI 1.19 - 8.59) were the main factors influencing the adverse events.Conclusion:
According to the study, aging, underlying diseases, and cultural poverty include a higher share of the main risk factors for active TB and/or treatment outcomes. By considering these risk factors and training the medical staff continually, we can reduce the time of TB diagnosis, and prevent it from spreading.
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En
Journal:
Caspian J Intern Med
Year:
2024
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Article
Affiliation country:
Irán