HIV Infection Rates in TB Patients and Pregnant Women in Southern Ethiopia
Author Information
Author(s): Datiko Daniel G, Yassin Mohammed A, Chekol Luelseged T, Kabeto Lopisso E, Lindtjørn Bernt
Primary Institution: Southern Nations, Nationalities and Peoples' Regional Health Bureau
Hypothesis
The study aims to determine the rate of HIV infection in TB patients and its correlation with the rate of HIV infection in pregnant women attending antenatal care in Southern Ethiopia.
Conclusion
The rate of HIV infection in TB patients and pregnant women was higher in study participants from urban areas.
Supporting Evidence
- 18% of TB patients were HIV positive, with higher rates in urban areas.
- 3.8% of pregnant women attending ANC were HIV positive, also higher in urban areas.
- A strong correlation was found between HIV infection rates in TB patients and pregnant women in the same health institutions.
Takeaway
This study found that more people with tuberculosis (TB) in cities also had HIV, and the same was true for pregnant women visiting health clinics.
Methodology
A cross-sectional study was conducted with TB patients and pregnant women attending health institutions for diagnosis and treatment, with data collected through questionnaires and blood samples for HIV testing.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to the exclusion of private clinics and low attendance at antenatal care.
Limitations
The study may not represent the entire population due to the exclusion of certain groups and reliance on health institution attendance.
Participant Demographics
Of the 1308 TB patients, 56% were men and 44% were women, with a mean age of 28.4 years; among 4199 pregnant women, 74% were from rural areas with a mean age of 25.7 years.
Statistical Information
P-Value
< 0.001
Confidence Interval
95%CI: 15.8 – 20.0 for TB patients; 95%CI: 3.2–4.4 for pregnant women
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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