Prevalence and Predictors of Pulmonary Tuberculosis among Prison Inmates in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Habtamu Belew MeraFasil WagnewYibeltal AkelewZigale HibstuSileshi BerihunWorkineh TamirSimegn Alemu Yonas LamoreBewket MesganawAdane AdugnaTefsa Birlew Tsegaye

Published in: Tuberculosis research and treatment (2023)

The prevalence of pulmonary TB among SSA prison inmates was found to be high as compared to total population. TB/HIV coinfection, BMI, incarceration duration, and TB exposure were all predictors with pulmonary tuberculosis in prison inmates. As a result, emphasizing early screening for prisoners at risk of pulmonary TB is an important point to achieving global TB commitments in resource-limited settings.

Keyphrases

pulmonary tuberculosis
mycobacterium tuberculosis
risk factors
pulmonary hypertension
antiretroviral therapy
hiv infected
hiv positive
human immunodeficiency virus
body mass index
hiv aids
hiv testing
weight gain
south africa
physical activity