Addressing TB multimorbidity in policy and practice: An exploratory survey of TB providers in 27 high-TB burden countries.

ABSTRACT: In people with TB, co-existence of long-term conditions (e.g., depression, diabetes and HIV) and risk factors (e.g.,alcohol misuse, malnutrition, and smoking) are associated with increased mortality and poor treatment outcomes including delayed recovery, TB treatment failure and relapse. However, it is unclear as to what extent these comorbidities are addressed in TB policy and practice. Between August and October 2021, we conducted an online cross-sectional survey in high-TB burden countries. We recruited a purposive sample of TB health workers, managers, policy makers, advisors and advocates from these countries. The survey enquired about the extent to which various comorbid conditions are: (a) mentioned in TB policies, plans, and guidelines; (b) screened, diagnosed, treated or referred

SUBMITTER: Jarde A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10022227 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature