Magnitude of undernutrition and associated factors among adult tuberculosis patients in West Shoa Zone, Oromia Region, Ethiopia: a facility-based cross-sectional study

The study found a high prevalence of undernutrition (38.1%; 95% CI: 33.27-42.92%) among adult TB patients. Younger age, no formal educational status, low household wealth index, and alcohol consumption, larger family size, and having no nutritional care and support were significant predictors of undernutrition. These findings highlight the need for integrated nutritional assessment and support and socioeconomic interventions for TB patients during treatment.