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ArticleJournal of public health research2026

Incidence and predictors of tuberculosis among adult diabetes mellitus patients in western Amhara comprehensive specialized hospitals, northwest Ethiopia. A multicenter retrospective follow-up study.

Jember Ayelgne Beyene, Zemene Mesafint Kassie, Nebiyu Mekonnen Derseh, Solomon Gedlu Nigatu, Fantahun Ayenew Mekonnen, Ayana Dinku Abebe, Yeshiwas Ayale Ferede, Agerie Mengistie Zeleke, Worku Chekol Tassew

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Jember Ayelgne BeyeneDepartment of Epidemiology, Teda Health Science College, Gondar, Ethiopia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0001-2735-3522
Zemene Mesafint KassieCentral Gondar Zone Health Department, Amhara National Health Bureau, Gondar, Ethiopia.
Nebiyu Mekonnen DersehDepartment of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Institute of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia.
Solomon Gedlu NigatuDepartment of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Institute of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia.
Fantahun Ayenew MekonnenDepartment of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Institute of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia.
Ayana Dinku AbebeDepartment of Medical Microbiology, Teda Health Science College, Gondar, Ethiopia.
Yeshiwas Ayale FeredeDepartment of Reproductive Health, Teda Health Science College, Gondar, Ethiopia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0180-5495
Agerie Mengistie ZelekeDepartment of Midwifery, College of Health Science, Debark University, Debark, Ethiopia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9390-9189
Worku Chekol TassewDepartment of Medical Nursing, Teda Health Science College, Gondar, Ethiopia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7952-1738

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Background: Tuberculosis (TB) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, and Ethiopia is among the 30 high TB-burden countries. People with diabetes mellitus (DM) have a 2-3 times higher risk of developing TB than those without DM. However, the incidence and predictors of TB among adults with DM in the western Amhara region remain unclear. This study aimed to determine the incidence rate and predictors of TB among adult DM patients. Methods: A multi-center, institution-based retrospective follow-up study was conducted among 750 adult DM patients. Bivariate and multivariate Cox proportional hazards models were used to identify predictors of TB. Variables with a p-value < 0.05 in the multivariate analysis were considered independent predictors.. Results: Among 750 participants, 67 (8.9%) developed TB, with an incidence rate of 27 per 1,000 person-years of observation (95% CI: 17.8-28.8). Significant predictors of TB included body mass index (BMI) < 18.5 kg/m Conclusion: The incidence of TB among adult DM patients in western Amhara is high. Low BMI, HIV infection, cancer, COPD, and close contact with TB patients are significant predictors of TB in this population.

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