Prevalence of tuberculosis among mentally ill patients in conflict-stricken Afghanistan: A cross-sectional study

Prevalence of tuberculosis among mentally ill patients in conflict-stricken Afghanistan: A cross-sectional study

Objectives: Tuberculosis (TB) and mental illness share underlying factors such as poverty, malnutrition, and stress. This study’s objective was to determine the prevalence of TB among mentally ill patients in Afghanistan. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in five public and one private...

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Main Authors: G. Qader, M.K. Seddiq, K.M. Rashidi, A. Hamim, M.H. Akhgar, B. Ahmad, S. Dryer, A. Somji, M. Melese, P.G. Suarez
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2019-12-01
Series:International Journal of Infectious Diseases
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1201971219303467

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