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The Social Determinants and Co-morbidities of Tuberculosis Patients in Ernakulam General Hospital TB Unit
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Dr. Jayakrishna Pai B
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Abstract Background: Tuberculosis (TB) remains a major public health problem, with India bearing the highest burden globally. Despite TB control programs, cases, including Multi-Drug Resistant TB (MDR-TB), continue to rise. Objective: This study aims to assess the social determinants and comorbidities of TB patients in the Ernakulam General Hospital TB Unit. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted with 120 TB patients attending the outpatient department. Data were collected through structured interviews and questionnaires. Results: The study revealed significant associations between social determinants and TB incidence. Notably, a high prevalence of smoking (74.5%) and alcohol consumption (31.0%) was observed, aligning with similar studies. Comorbidities like diabetes, COPD, and HIV were prevalent among the patients. Conclusion: The success of TB treatment hinges on addressing social and economic issues and comorbidities. Health workers must focus on improving patients' quality of life alongside TB treatment to ensure comprehensive health outcomes.
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"The Social Determinants and Co-morbidities of Tuberculosis Patients in Ernakulam General Hospital TB Unit", IJNRD - INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NOVEL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT (www.IJNRD.org), ISSN:2456-4184, Vol.9, Issue 8, page no.96-140, August-2024, Available :https://ijnrd.org/papers/IJNRDTH00185.pdf
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Volume 9 Issue 8, August-2024
Pages : 96-140
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Paper Reg. ID: IJNRD_226268
Published Paper Id: IJNRDTH00185
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Research Area: Medical Science
Country: Ernakulam, Kerala, India
Published Paper PDF: https://ijnrd.org/papers/IJNRDTH00185.pdf
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