Methods used in the spatial analysis of tuberculosis epidemiology: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Tuberculosis (TB) transmission often occurs within a household or community, leading to heterogeneous spatial patterns. However, apparent spatial clustering of TB could reflect ongoing transmission or co-location of risk factors and can vary considerably depending on the type of data available, the analysis methods employed and the dynamics of the underlying population. Thus, we aimed to review methodological approaches used in the spatial analysis of TB burden.

Methods

We conducted a systematic literature search of spatial studies of TB published in English using Medline, Embase, PsycInfo, Scopus and Web of Science databases with no date restriction from inception to 15 February 2017. The protocol for this systematic review was prospectively registered with PROSP

SUBMITTER: Shaweno D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6193308 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature