Influences of radiographic silicosis and drug supervisor on the development of multi drug resistant-tuberculosis in West Java, Indonesia
This study reveals that one of preventive healthcare strategy to protect TB patients from developing MDR-TB is supportive drug supervisor. While, the development of MDR-TB was not significantly influenced by silicosis; however, there is a notable prevalence of silicosis as determined by chest radiography, highlighting the critical need for dust control, occupational hygiene, and health screening for high-risk populations.
Authors
- Miki Nishimori (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-8165-0780)
- Neni Sawitri (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8031-9024)
- Masamitsu Eitoku (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1715-9670)
- Naw Awn J-P
- Narufumi Suganuma (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1610-6216)
- Leli Hesti Indriyati
- Norihiko Hamada
Institutions
- Kochi Medical School Hospital (JP)
- Universitas Muhammadiyah Jember (ID)
- Kōchi University (JP)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine
- Published
- 2025-01-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1265/ehpm.24-00169
- Primary Topic
- Lung Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
- Shimane University