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Prevalence of Multidrug-Resistant Tuberculosis and Associated Factors in Ethiopia: A Systematic Review
Joint Authors
Asgedom, Solomon Weldegebreal
Teweldemedhin, Mebrahtu
Gebreyesus, Hailay
Source
Issue
Vol. 2018, Issue 2018 (31 Dec. 2018), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2018-04-03
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
Multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) has continued to be a challenge for tuberculosis (TB) control globally.
Ethiopia is one of the countries with high MDR-TB burden.
Objective.
The main purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of MDR-TB and associated factors in Ethiopia.
Methods.
A systematic review of the literatures on prevalence of MDR-TB and associated factors was conducted in the country.
Results.
In our electronic search, 546 citations were depicted.
Among the total 546 citations described, a total of 22 articles met eligibility criteria and were included in the review article.
According to our review, the prevalence of MDR-TB ranged from 0 to 46.3%.
The average mean rate of MDR-TB in Ethiopia was found to be 12.6±15.9%.
The overall prevalence of MDR-TB in all TB cases was estimated to be 1.4%.
From a total of 3849 patients studied, 527 had MDR-TB.
Previous exposure to antituberculosis treatment was the most commonly identified risk factor of MDR-TB in Ethiopia.
Conclusion.
Despite relative decline in incidence of MDR-TB, the distribution and prevalence of MDR-TB continued to be a serious challenge for TB control in Ethiopia.
Previous exposure to antituberculosis treatment was also the most common risk factor for MDR-TB.
Therefore, strong TB and MDR-TB treatment along with tight introduction of follow-up strategies should be applied for better TB control.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Asgedom, Solomon Weldegebreal& Teweldemedhin, Mebrahtu& Gebreyesus, Hailay. 2018. Prevalence of Multidrug-Resistant Tuberculosis and Associated Factors in Ethiopia: A Systematic Review. Journal of Pathogens،Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1197510
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Asgedom, Solomon Weldegebreal…[et al.]. Prevalence of Multidrug-Resistant Tuberculosis and Associated Factors in Ethiopia: A Systematic Review. Journal of Pathogens No. 2018 (2018), pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1197510
American Medical Association (AMA)
Asgedom, Solomon Weldegebreal& Teweldemedhin, Mebrahtu& Gebreyesus, Hailay. Prevalence of Multidrug-Resistant Tuberculosis and Associated Factors in Ethiopia: A Systematic Review. Journal of Pathogens. 2018. Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1197510
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1197510