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ArticlePloS one2016

Prevalence and Associated Factors of Diabetes Mellitus among Tuberculosis Patients in South-Eastern Amhara Region, Ethiopia: A Cross Sectional Study.

Mahteme Haile Workneh, Gunnar Aksel Bjune, Solomon Abebe Yimer

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3 authors at 2 institutions in 2 countries.

Mahteme Haile WorknehInstitute of Health and Society, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway.
Gunnar Aksel BjuneInstitute of Health and Society, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway.
Solomon Abebe YimerInstitute of Health and Society, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway.
University of Oslo · NONorwegian Institute of Public Health · NO

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe association between diabetes mellitus (DM) and tuberculosis (TB) is re-emerging worldwide. Recently, the prevalence of DM is increasing in resource poor countries where TB is of high burden. The objective of the current study was to determine the prevalence and analyze associated factors of TB and DM comorbidity in South-Eastern Amhara Region, Ethiopia.

methodsThis was a facility based cross-sectional study. All newly diagnosed TB patients attending selected health facilities in the study area were consecutively screened for DM. DM was diagnosed based on the World Health Organization diagnostic criteria. A pre-tested semi-structured questionnaire was used to collect socio-demographic, lifestyles and clinical data. Logistic regression analysis was performed to identify factors associated with TB and DM comorbidity.

resultAmong a total of 1314 patients who participated in the study, the prevalence of DM was estimated at 109 (8.3%). Being female [odds ratio (OR) 1.70; 95% confidence interval (CI) (1.10-2.62)], patients age [41-64 years (OR 3.35; 95% CI (2.01-5.57), 65-89 years (OR 3.18; 95% CI (1.52-6.64)], being a pulmonary TB case [(OR 1.69; 95% CI 1.09-2.63)] and having a family history of DM [(OR 4.54; 95% CI (2.36-8.73)] were associated factors identified with TB and DM comorbidity.

conclusionThe prevalence of DM among TB patients in South-Eastern Amahra Region is high. Routine screening of TB patients for DM is recommended in the study area.

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AdultAgedAged, 80 and overCross-Sectional StudiesDiabetes MellitusEthiopiaFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedOdds RatioPrevalenceRisk FactorsSocioeconomic FactorsTuberculosis

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