Comorbidity of mental ill-health in tuberculosis patients under treatment in a rural province of South Africa: a cross-sectional survey.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Tuberculosis (TB) remains prevalent despite the availability of effective anti-TB medications, and accumulating evidence suggests a high rate of mental disorders in people with TB. This is because TB and psychiatric disorders share several risk factors, such as poverty, homelessness and substance use disorder. Moreover, psychiatric comorbidities in patients with TB are associated with poor treatment outcomes. This study explored the psychiatric comorbidity and clinical correlates in individuals receiving TB treatment.

Design

A cross-sectional survey over 10 months.

Setting

Two primary care clinics at King Sabata Dalindyebo district, Mthatha, Eastern Cape, South Africa.

Participant

Patients receiving TB treatment in the two clinics.

Intervention

SUBMITTER: Thungana Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9680183 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature