Association between tuberculosis and psychotic experiences: Mediating factors and implications for patient care in low- and middle-income countries.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Tuberculosis may play a role in the aetiology of psychosis. However, little is known about the association between tuberculosis and psychotic experiences (PEs) or the mediating factors of this association.

Methods

We analysed cross-sectional data from 48 low- and middle-income countries of the World Health Survey (WHS). Tuberculosis assessment was based on past 12-month symptoms of active tuberculosis. We assessed four types of past 12-month PEs with the Composite International Diagnostic Interview. We performed multivariable multinomial logistic regression and mediation analysis.

Results

We analysed data on 224 842 individuals aged ≥18 years (mean age = 38.3 years, standard deviation = 16.0; 50.7% women). Tuberculosis was associated with 1.84 (95% confiden

SUBMITTER: Monistrol-Mula A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10902804 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature