Journal article
Occupational tuberculosis in healthcare workers in sub-Saharan Africa: A systematic review
Archives of Environmental and Occupational Health, Vol.74(3), pp.95-108
2019
PMID: 29702035
Abstract
This article investigates the incidence, prevalence and factors associated with occupational tuberculosis (TB) in healthcare workers (HCWs) in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Studies were extracted from MEDLINE, PsycINFO, CINAHL, Cochrane Library, and SCOPUS databases following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses statement from inception to the 2nd of June 2017. Twenty-one studies met the inclusion criteria. The median prevalence of latent TB infection in HCWS was 62% (IQR 22%) and the median incidence of TB disease was 3871/100,000 (IQR 9314/100,000). The risk factors associated with LTBI or active TB disease were workplace, history of contact with TB patients, and longer duration of employment. The findings of this review demonstrate that the risk of acquiring TB among HCWs in SSA is high. This may impact on the recruitment, longevity and retention of HCWs.
Details
- Title
- Occupational tuberculosis in healthcare workers in sub-Saharan Africa: A systematic review
- Authors
- Faith O Alele (Corresponding Author) - James Cook UniversityRichard C Franklin (Author) - James Cook UniversityTheophilus I Emeto (Author) - James Cook UniversityPeter Leggat (Author) - James Cook University
- Publication details
- Archives of Environmental and Occupational Health, Vol.74(3), pp.95-108
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Inc.
- DOI
- 10.1080/19338244.2018.1461600
- ISSN
- 2154-4700
- PMID
- 29702035
- Organisation Unit
- School of Health - Public Health
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99967596202621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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