Prevalence and risk factors of latent tuberculosis infection in healthcare workers in Eastern China.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Healthcare workers (HCWs) are at an increased risk of latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) and active TB due to their occupational exposure to tuberculosis (TB). There are limited studies to assess the baseline prevalence of LTBI among HCWs in coastal eastern China. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the prevalence and risk factors of LTBI among HCWs.

Methods

A cross-sectional study with stratified cluster sampling method was conducted. All HCWs with TB exposure from the selected healthcare institutions were recruited to complete a standardized questionnaire and to undergo testing by the creation tuberculin skin test (C-TST). Univariate and multivariate logistic regression was employed to identify determinants associated with LTBI.

Results

A total of

SUBMITTER: Zhen L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12577086 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature