Nationwide surveys of awareness of tuberculosis in India uncover a gender gap in tuberculosis awareness.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Tuberculosis remains a major challenge in India, with an estimated 2.69 million cases each year. Although men are more affected than women, gender differences and related factors affect awareness of tuberculosis and thus impact tuberculosis diagnosis and access to treatment. Understanding the gender-specific needs and complexities when diagnosing and treating tuberculosis is essential to manage cases in India.

Methods

We undertook a comparative study using data from three National Family and Health Surveys (NFHS), specifically NFHS-3, NFHS-4 and NFHS-5. We investigated the prevalence and gender disparity in awareness about tuberculosis, and associated factors, using regression analysis.

Results

Most men and women surveyed are between the ages of 15 and 19.

SUBMITTER: Thimmanahalli Sobagaiah R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11343850 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature