Tuberculosis amongst foreign-born and nationals: different delays, different risk factors.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Delay in Tuberculosis (TB) diagnosis affects foreign-born and nationals in different ways, especially in low-incidence countries. This study characterises total delay and its components amongst foreign-born individuals in Portugal. Additionally, we identify risk factors for each type of delay and compare their effects between foreign-born and nationals.

Methods

We analysed data from the Portuguese TB surveillance system and included individuals with pulmonary TB (PTB), notified between 2008 and 2017. We described patient, healthcare, and total delays. Cox regression was used to identify factors associated with each type of delay. All analyses were stratified according to the origin country: nationals (those born in Portugal) and foreign-born.

Results

Compar

SUBMITTER: Moniz M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8427946 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature