A Quasi-experimental Study on the Effect of Pre-entry Tuberculosis Screening for Immigrants on Treatment Outcomes in South Korea: A Difference-in-Differences Analysis.

Sarah YuDawoon JeongHee-Yeon KangYoung Ae KangGyeong In LeeHongjo Choi

Published in: Journal of epidemiology and global health (2024)

The treatment outcomes of immigrant TB patients in South Korea improved after the implementation of the pre-entry active TB screening policy. Future immigrant TB policies should consider establishing active patient support strategies and a healthcare collaboration system between countries.

Keyphrases

healthcare
mycobacterium tuberculosis
end stage renal disease
public health
newly diagnosed
ejection fraction
chronic kidney disease
primary care
mental health
peritoneal dialysis
case report
emergency department
pulmonary tuberculosis
quality improvement
social media
hiv infected
adverse drug