National cross-sectional cluster survey of tuberculosis prevalence in Timor-Leste: a study protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Timor-Leste has one of the world's highest estimated tuberculosis (TB) incidences, yet the data which informs this estimate is limited and the true burden of TB disease is not known. TB prevalence surveys offer the best means of determining robust estimates of disease burden. This study aims to provide an estimate of the prevalence of bacteriologically confirmed pulmonary TB in Timor-Leste and provide additional insights into diagnostic coverage and health-seeking behaviour of persons with symptoms suggestive of TB.

Methods and analysis

A national population-based cross-sectional cluster survey will be conducted in which participants aged 15 years and older will be screened for pulmonary TB using an algorithm consisting of symptom screening and digital X-ray of

SUBMITTER: Lopes C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10928736 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature