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Prevalence, risk factors and social context of active pulmonary tuberculosis among prison inmates in Tajikistan.
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Abstract
settingTuberculosis (TB) is highly prevalent in prisons of the former Soviet Union.
objectiveTo understand the behavioral, demographic and biological factors placing inmates in Tajikistan at risk for active TB.
designWe administered a behavioral and demographic survey to 1317 inmates in two prison facilities in Sughd province, Tajikistan along with radiographic screening for pulmonary TB. Suspected cases were confirmed bacteriologically. Inmates undergoing TB treatment were also surveyed. In-depth interviews were conducted with former prisoners to elicit relevant social and behavioral characteristics.
resultsWe identified 59 cases of active pulmonary TB (prevalence 4.5%). Factors independently associated with increased prevalence of active TB were: HIV-infection by self-report (PR 7.88; 95%CI 3.40-18.28), history of previous TB (PR 10.21; 95%CI 6.27-16.63) and infrequent supplemental nutrition beyond scheduled meals (PR 3.00; 95%CI 1.67-5.62). Access to supplemental nutrition was associated with frequency of visits from friends and family and ability to rely on other inmates for help.
conclusionIn prison facilities of Tajikistan, HIV-infection, injection drug use and low access to supplemental nutrition were associated with prevalent cases of active pulmonary TB. Policies that reduce HIV transmission among injection drug users and improve the nutritional status of socially isolated inmates may alleviate the TB burden in Tajikistan's prisons.
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