Exploring Sex Differences in Risk Factors and Quality of Life Among Tuberculosis Patients in Herat, Afghanistan: A Case-Control Study

Exploring Sex Differences in Risk Factors and Quality of Life Among Tuberculosis Patients in Herat, Afghanistan: A Case-Control Study

Objectives: Tuberculosis (TB) is a significant public health concern in Afghanistan, with a high burden of disease in the western province of Herat. This study explored the risk factors of TB and TB’s impact on the quality of life of patients in Herat.Methods: A total of 422 TB patients and 514 cont...

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Main Authors: Nasar Ahmad Shayan, Ali Rahimi, Saverio Stranges, Amardeep Thind
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2024-04-01
Series:International Journal of Public Health
Subjects:
tuberculosis
quality of life
Afghanistan
case-control
Herat
risk factors
Online Access:https://www.ssph-journal.org/articles/10.3389/ijph.2024.1606554/full

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https://www.ssph-journal.org/articles/10.3389/ijph.2024.1606554/full

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