Prevalence of Comorbidities among Pulmonary Tuberculosis Cases Reporting to a Respiratory Clinic in Western Maharashtra
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.37506/ytzb8s23Keywords:
pulmonary tuberculosis, comorbidities, prevalence, cross sectional study, risk factorsAbstract
Background:
Tuberculosis is a highly infectious disease responsible for millions of deaths each year, with a disproportionately high incidence in developing countries like India. Comorbidities associated with tuberculosis can complicate treatment and increase mortality risk. This study aims to assess the prevalence of comorbidities among pulmonary tuberculosis patients, which could provide insights for improving patient management and reducing mortality.
Methods:
This is a cross-sectional study among 400 diagnosed pulmonary tuberculosis patients.The study was conducted after approval from the Institutional Ethics Committee (IEC) of SKNMCGH. Their demographic data and comorbidities were recorded on Excel spreadsheets, which was then analysed using open-Epi software and the Chi-Square test.
Results:
Out of the 400 pulmonary tuberculosis patients studied, 158 (39.5%) were found to have one or more comorbidities. The incidence of comorbidities increased with age. The most common comorbidity was found to be diabetes affecting 84 (21%) of patients, followed by hypertension, asthma and malnutrition, affecting 17.25%, 14.50% and 11% of patients respectively. There were also various other comorbidities, but none of them affected more than 2% of the patients.
Conclusion:
A large proportion of tuberculosis patients have comorbidities, which can lead to unsuccessful treatment and an increase in their mortality. Therefore, it is very important to detect and diagnose these comorbidities and control their progression.
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