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Research Paper | Public Health | India | Volume 14 Issue 3, March 2025 | Popularity: 5.4 / 10
A Prospective Study to Assess Tuberculosis Treatment Outcome in TB-HIV Coinfected Patients in District Tuberculosis Centre Gwalior, M. P.
Dr. Shiwani Lilhore, Dr. Ranjana Tiwari, Dr. Madan Singh Gadariya, Dr. Jyoti Prabha Sengar, Dr. Sapna Achale, Dr. Kirti Shrivastava
Abstract: Introduction: India has the highest TB burden globally, with 2.8 million new cases in 2016, of which 87, 000 (3%) had HIV coinfection. TB-HIV co-infection increases morbidity, mortality, and treatment challenges. Strengthening collaborative TB-HIV activities, early ART initiation, and preventive strategies are crucial to improving outcomes and reducing mortality. The Objective of the study is to to assess TB treatment outcome in TB-HIV coinfection patients Methodology: A Hospital Based Prospective study carried out in Coinfected patients of HIV-TB at DTC and ART centre, of Gwalior in Madhya Pradesh during the study period from 1st April 2023 ? 31st march 2024. A total of 124 sample were included in the study. Results: This study, conducted on 124 individuals revealed that in majority of the participants were cured 83 (66.9%) followed by death 13 (10.5%) followed by default 12 (9.7%) followed by completed treatment 12 (9.7%) followed by failure 4 (3.2%). Conclusion: The study highlights several positive aspects of TB treatment outcomes among HIV co-infected patients, it also underscores the need for targeted interventions. Addressing the nutritional deficiencies, improving educational outreach, and tackling prevalent personal habits such as smoking and alcohol use are essential steps. Additionally, ensuring that all patients have access to timely and comprehensive healthcare can further improve treatment success and patient outcome.
Keywords: TB-HIV co-infection, treatment outcomes, Gwalior study, socio-demographic profile, intervention strategies
Edition: Volume 14 Issue 3, March 2025
Pages: 945 - 951
DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.21275/SR25320122318
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