Prevalence of pulmonary tuberculosis and its associated factors among people who ecprience homelessness living in selected towns in Wolaita zone, southern Ethiopia

This study indicates a higher prevalence of pulmonary TB (PTB) in homeless individuals compared to the general population. It is strongly recommended to implement targeted TB preventive and control measures and actively monitor for the diseases within those vulnerable population.

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Journal of Health Population and Nutrition
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2025-04-21
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https://doi.org/10.1186/s41043-025-00870-x
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Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology
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Prevalence of pulmonary tuberculosis and its associated factors among people who ecprience homelessness living in selected towns in Wolaita zone, southern Ethiopia

Getachew M. Alemu, Fithamlak Solomon Bisetegn, Takele Teklu, Sisaynesh Kenu
Journal of Health Population and Nutrition
Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology
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Prevalence of pulmonary tuberculosis and its associated factors among people who ecprience homelessness living in selected towns in Wolaita zone, southern Ethiopia

Getachew M. Alemu, Fithamlak Solomon Bisetegn, Takele Teklu, Sisaynesh Kenu
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This study indicates a higher prevalence of pulmonary TB (PTB) in homeless individuals compared to the general population. It is strongly recommended to implement targeted TB preventive and control measures and actively monitor for the diseases within those vulnerable population.

Journal of Health Population and NutritionVol. 44(1)
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Prevalence of pulmonary tuberculosis and its associated factors among people who ecprience homelessness living in selected towns in Wolaita zone, southern Ethiopia — Getachew M. Alemu, Fithamlak Solomon Bisetegn, et al. · Journal of Health Population and Nutrition (2025) | TGRS Research Map | TGRS