Ethiopia
Research Article
Determinants of Tuberculosis among Adults in Jabi Tehnan District, West Gojjam Zone, Northwest Ethiopia: A Case Control Study
Author(s): Maru Meseret, Mulat Shibabaw and Girmaye TsegayeMaru Meseret, Mulat Shibabaw and Girmaye Tsegaye
Introduction: Tuberculosis is a bacterial disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Tuberculosis is the third leading causes of death among adults in sub-Saharan Africa after Human Immunodeficiency virus and malaria. Ethiopia is one of the 22 high burden countries and the country is rated 7th among the 22 burden countries.
Objectives: The main objective of this study is to identify determinants of tuberculosis among adults in Jabi tehnan district.
Method: Unmatched case control study was conducted among 100 cases and 300 controls to identify determinants of tuberculosis among adults. Simple random sampling technique was used to recruit study participants. Data were collected from the study population using structured questionnaire through observation and face to face interview. Multivariable logistic regression.. Read More»
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