The child ecosystem and childhood pulmonary tuberculosis: A South African perspective.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

This study investigates drivers of childhood pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) using a childhood ecosystem approach in South Africa. An ecosystem approach toward identifying risk factors for PTB may identify targeted interventions.

Methods

Data were collected as part of a prospective cohort study of children presenting at a primary care facility or tertiary hospital with possible TB. Characterization of the childhood ecosystem included proximal, medial, and distal determinants. Proximal determinants included child characteristics that could impact PTB outcomes. Medial determinants included relational factors, such as caregiver health, which might impact interactions with the child. Distal determinants included macro-level determinants of disease, such as socioeconomi

SUBMITTER: DeAtley T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8477372 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature