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ArticleBMC infectious diseases2024

The effect of the great Kermanshah earthquake on the tuberculosis infection trend: interrupted time series analysis.

Ehsan Mardani-Talaee, Yahya Salimi, Fatemeh Heydarpour, Mitra Darbandi, Gholamreza Abdoli

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Ehsan Mardani-TalaeeStudent Research Committee, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran.
Yahya SalimiSchool of Public Health, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran.
Fatemeh HeydarpourSchool of Public Health, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran.
Mitra DarbandiStudent Research Committee, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran.
Gholamreza AbdoliSchool of Public Health, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran. gh_abdoli@kums.ac.ir.

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Abstract

objectivesTuberculosis (TB) presents a substantial danger to populations experiencing crises like earthquakes. This study aims to explore the effect of the Kermanshah earthquake on the trend of TB.

methodsThis cross-sectional study examined tuberculosis data from 2009 to 2020, using monthly diagnoses. Data was collected from the TB research office and registration system. The study employed interrupted time series (ITS) analysis to assess both the immediate and long-term impacts of the earthquake on TB cases.

resultsIn Sarpol-e Zahab, TB cases initially surged after the earthquake, indicating an immediate effect, but then significantly declined compared to pre-earthquake levels, reflecting an effect over time (β

conclusionsEarthquake is one of the natural crises that provide the conditions for the increase of TB. Local health policymakers must make plans in these areas to contain TB after the earthquake.

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EarthquakesInterrupted Time Series AnalysisTuberculosisCross-Sectional StudiesHumansIranEarthquakeInterrupted time seriesTuberculosis

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