Time to death and its associated factors among tuberculosis patients undergoing directly observed therapy at Butajira General Hospital: using accelerated failure time model

This study identified several significant predictors of TB-related mortality. Male sex, older age, HIV co-infection, smoking, multidrug-resistant TB (MDR-TB), and employment outside healthcare settings were associated with accelerated time to death. In contrast, better nutritional status, larger family support, and non-smear-positive TB types were linked to longer survival. The TB/HIV co-infection rate observed in this cohort exceeded the national average, highlighting the need for strengthened and integrated TB/HIV care. These findings can guide healthcare strategies, emphasizing the need for targeted interventions for high-risk groups and improving social support and healthcare access to enhance patient outcomes in TB management.