Sociocultural aspects of tuberculosis: a literature review and a case study of immigrant tuberculosis

Ho, Ming‐Jung

doi:10.1016/j.socscimed.2003.11.033

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“…70 Along with the scientific advancements in diagnostic measures and multipharmaceutical regimens based on the infectious etiology of LTBI, the influence of social determinants of health on LTBI transmission and prevention may be key to global control of LTBIs. [73][74][75][76] By focusing on screening high-risk population groups for TB reactivation, individuals may be identified and educated about LTBIs and recommended treatment. 77 Together with cost-effective diagnostic measures, educa- Tuberculin skin tests are preferred over interferon-␥ release assays as the diagnostic tool in children Ͻ5 years old.…”

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Advances in Diagnosis and Treatment of Latent Tuberculosis Infection

Chapman

Lauzardo

2014

The Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine

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Advances in Diagnosis and Treatment of Latent Tuberculosis Infection

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2014

The Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine

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“…Moreover, economic barriers include not only direct costs associated with illness, such as the costs of repeated journeys to clinics for treatment, but also indirect costs including losing a job or being evicted by a landlord 203 . Farmer criticises anthropological investigations for conflating structural violence with cultural difference, tending to exaggerate the role of patient agency and minimise the role of poverty and the barriers that it creates to accessing adequate care and completing treatment 163 .…”

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Factors influencing the higher incidence of tuberculosis among migrants and ethnic minorities in the UK

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Migrants and ethnic minorities in the UK have higher rates of tuberculosis (TB) compared with the general population. Historically, much of the disparity in incidence between UK-born and migrant populations has been attributed to differential pathogen exposure, due to migration from high-incidence regions and the transnational connections maintained with TB endemic countries of birth or ethnic origin. However, focusing solely on exposure fails to address the relatively high rates of progression to active disease observed in some populations of latently infected individuals. A range of factors that disproportionately affect migrants and ethnic minorities, including genetic susceptibility, vitamin D deficiency and co-morbidities such as diabetes mellitus and HIV, also increase vulnerability to infection with or reactivation of latent infection. Furthermore, ethnic socio-economic disparities and the experience of migration itself may contribute to differences in TB incidence, as well as cultural and structural barriers to accessing healthcare. In this review, we discuss both biological and anthropological influences relating to risk of pathogen exposure, vulnerability to infection or development of active disease, and access to treatment for migrant and ethnic minorities in the UK.

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“…However, the treatment alone is not sufficient to curb the spread of TB. Evidence suggests that cultural, environmental and politicoeconomic factors are important determinants of access to and use of TB services2, and so addressing the barriers to patients’ access to and use of services can potentially turn the tide of the global TB epidemic. Therefore, strategies that promote early case detection and treatment adherence; raising awareness about TB, reducing stigma, discrimination and delayed TB diagnosis or treatment as well as empowering people affected by TB and mobilising political commitment and resources for TB are important to curb the spread of TB 3.…”

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The impact of mass media interventions on tuberculosis awareness, health-seeking behaviour and health service utilisation: a systematic review protocol

et al. 2014

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IntroductionTuberculosis (TB) is a serious public health problem in many parts of the world. Strategies to curb the spread of TB must match the multifaceted nature of the epidemic. The use of mass media is one of the important strategies in communicating behavioural change in relation to TB prevention and the treatment. However, the benefits of this intervention are unclear. We, therefore, plan to conduct a systematic review on the effects of mass media interventions on TB awareness, health-seeking behaviour and health service utilisation.Methods and analysisWe will preferably include randomised controlled trials (RCTs) in this systematic review. However, non-randomised studies will be included if there is an inadequate number of RCTs. We will perform electronic searches in PubMed, Scopus and other databases, along with manual searches. Articles written (or translated) in English and French and published between 1 January 1980 and 31 October 2013 will be eligible for inclusion in this review. The primary outcomes will be TB knowledge, attitudes and awareness, healthcare-seeking behaviour and service utilisation. The secondary outcomes will include stigma and discrimination against people with TB and the costs of the interventions. We will investigate clinical and statistical heterogeneity and pool studies judged to be clinically and statistically homogeneous. Relative risks will be calculated for dichotomous outcomes and mean differences for continuous outcomes, both with their corresponding 95% CIs.Ethics and disseminationThe systematic review will use data that is not linked to individuals. The review findings may have implications for clinical practice and future research, and will be disseminated electronically and in print through peer-reviewed publications.Protocol registration numberPROSPERO CRD42013005867

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Sociocultural aspects of tuberculosis: a literature review and a case study of immigrant tuberculosis

Cited by 53 publications

References 38 publications

Advances in Diagnosis and Treatment of Latent Tuberculosis Infection

Advances in Diagnosis and Treatment of Latent Tuberculosis Infection

Factors influencing the higher incidence of tuberculosis among migrants and ethnic minorities in the UK

The impact of mass media interventions on tuberculosis awareness, health-seeking behaviour and health service utilisation: a systematic review protocol

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