Closing Situations of Tuberculosis Cases in A Municipality in Southeast Matogrosso During the Pandemic Period

Abstract

Objective: To analyze tuberculosis cases according to the outcome situation in Rondonópolis, Mato Grosso. Method: Ecological and descriptive study carried out with data from the Epidemiological Surveillance database of Rondonópolis, Mato Grosso, from March 2020 to March 2023. The population was all reported cases of tuberculosis according to the outcome situation (cure, treatment abandonment and death from tuberculosis). Death from other causes, transfer and ignored and/or blank cases were excluded. Descriptive statistics used absolute and relative frequencies with the aid of the R software. Study approved by the Research Ethics Committee (Opinion: 6,130,934). Results: A total of 233 cases of tuberculosis with outcome situation were reported (71.67% cure, 23.18% treatment abandonment and 5.15% death). The profile was male, mixed race, high school graduate, new case admission type and chest X-ray with suspicious finding. Cure was prevalent among people aged 61 to 70, while treatment abandonment and death were prevalent among people aged 31 to 40. Research Implications: The study highlights that, despite the high cure rate, treatment abandonment is a challenge. It is essential to continue studies to monitor and improve tuberculosis control measures. Originality/Value: The results highlight the need to propose specific interventions for vulnerable groups, in addition to the importance of complete notifications by health professionals.