Tuberculosis treatment outcomes among prisoners and general population in Zomba, Malawi

Tuberculosis treatment outcomes among prisoners and general population in Zomba, Malawi

Abstract Background TB remains a major global health problem. It is particularly prevalent in prisons in sub-Saharan Africa due to overcrowding, malnutrition, high HIV prevalence and insufficient medical services. Prisoners have experienced worse TB treatment outcomes than the general population. Th...

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Main Authors: Victor Singano, Esther Kip, Wilson Ching’ani, Lawrence Chiwaula
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-05-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Tuberculosis
Treatment outcome
Prisoners
General population
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-020-08841-z

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