Sex-disaggregated patterns in tuberculosis treatment coverage and outcomes among a nationally representative sample of deaths in India: 2019-2022.

ABSTRACT:

Background

We report on TB treatment coverage and outcomes by sex among a nationally representative sample of deaths in the background of the national framework for a gender-responsive approach to TB adopted by India.

Methods

Detailed interviews were undertaken for a nationally representative sample of deaths of all ages between 2019 and 2022 from the adult most knowledgeable about the deceased. Details about TB treatment were documented for females and males for whom history of TB diagnosis ever.

Findings

Detailed data were available for 26,957 (92.1% participation) deaths. The prevalence of TB diagnosis ever was 2.9% (95% CI 2.6-3.2) and 5.8% (95% CI 5.4-6.1) among females and males, respectively. TB treatment coverage was similar for females (81.4%; 95% CI 76.7-85.

SUBMITTER: Dandona R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11827004 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature