Tuberculosis in migrant populations. A systematic review of the qualitative literature.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The re-emergence of tuberculosis (TB) in low-incidence countries and its disproportionate burden on immigrants is a public health concern posing specific social and ethical challenges. This review explores perceptions, knowledge, attitudes and treatment adherence behaviour relating to TB and their social implications as reported in the qualitative literature.

Methods

Systematic review in four electronic databases. Findings from thirty selected studies extracted, tabulated, compared and synthesized.

Findings

TB was attributed to many non-exclusive causes including air-born transmission of bacteria, genetics, malnutrition, excessive work, irresponsible lifestyles, casual contact with infected persons or objects; and exposure to low temperatures, dirt, stress

SUBMITTER: Abarca Tomas B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3857814 | biostudies-literature | 2013

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature