Prevalence and factors associated with TB among presumptive TB patients in war-affected areas of North Wollo, Ethiopia
Our study revealed a troubling prevalence of RR-TB, underscoring the adverse effects of war and displacement on healthcare services. Significant associations with predictors like HIV infection and close contact with TB-infected individuals necessitate targeted interventions.
Authors
- Amanuel Belay (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-0937-9432)
- Zelalem Asmare (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-8076-0179)
- Abebe Assefa
- Yalewayker Gashaw
- Ayehu Mulie
- Dawit Aschil
Institutions
- Jigjiga University (ET)
- Woldia University (ET)
- Injibara University (ET)
Publication Details
- Journal
- JAC-Antimicrobial Resistance
- Published
- 2024-12-26
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1093/jacamr/dlae206
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.17