[HTML][HTML] The twin epidemics: Prevalence of TB/HIV co-infection and its associated factors in Ethiopia; A systematic review and meta-analysis

B Tesfaye, A Alebel, A Gebrie, A Zegeye, C Tesema… - PloS one, 2018 - journals.plos.org
Background Tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS are the major public health problems in many parts
of the world particularly in resource limited countries like Ethiopia. Although studies have …

[HTML][HTML] Tuberculosis-Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) co-infection in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis

M Teweldemedhin, N Asres, H Gebreyesus… - BMC infectious …, 2018 - Springer
Abstract Background Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Tuberculosis (TB) are the
double burden diseases of the world. The African continent takes a great share of TB-HIV …

HIV prevalence among tuberculosis patients in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis

YA Gelaw, G Williams, RJ Soares Magalhães… - AIDS and Behavior, 2019 - Springer
HIV associated tuberculosis (TB) morbidity and mortality is a major concern in sub-Saharan
Africa. Understanding the level of HIV infection among TB patients is vital for adequate …

Predictors of Adverse TB Treatment Outcome among TB/HIV Patients Compared with Non‐HIV Patients in the Greater Accra Regional Hospital from 2008 to 2016

KM Hayibor, DA Bandoh… - Tuberculosis …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
Introduction. The convergence of TB and HIV dual epidemics is a major public health
challenge in Ghana as well as many developing countries. Treatment outcome monitoring is …

[HTML][HTML] Bayesian modeling of spatiotemporal patterns of TB-HIV co-infection risk in Kenya

V Otiende, T Achia, H Mwambi - BMC infectious diseases, 2019 - Springer
Abstract Background Tuberculosis (TB) and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) diseases
are globally acknowledged as a public health challenge that exhibits adverse bidirectional …

[HTML][HTML] Trends of tuberculosis case detection, mortality and co-infection with HIV in Ghana: A retrospective cohort study

E Osei, S Oppong, J Der - Plos one, 2020 - journals.plos.org
Background In an era of renewed commitment to accelerate the declines in Tuberculosis
(TB) incidence and mortality, there is the need for National Tuberculosis Programmes …

[HTML][HTML] Diagnosis and treatment outcomes of adult tuberculosis in an urban setting with high HIV prevalence in Sierra Leone: A retrospective study

S Lakoh, DF Jiba, O Adekanmbi, E Poveda… - International Journal of …, 2020 - Elsevier
Objective To assess the diagnosis, treatment outcomes, and predictors of mortality in adult
tuberculosis (TB) patients in an urban setting with a high HIV prevalence. Methods A …

[HTML][HTML] Polypharmacy and its associated factors among patients with co-morbid hypertension and diabetes in a municipal hospital in Ghana

AO Kwakye, IA Kretchy, KG Oppong - Scientific African, 2024 - Elsevier
Background/aim Patients with co-morbid hypertension and diabetes may take several
medicines. Although multiple medications may aid in the management of their condition …

[HTML][HTML] Frontline healthcare workers' experiences in implementing the TB-DM collaborative framework in Northern Ghana

RS Salifu, KW Hlongwana - BMC Health Services Research, 2021 - Springer
Background Over the past decade, global health policy has increased its focus on measures
to halt further increase in tuberculosis (TB) incidence and management of diabetes mellitus …

[HTML][HTML] Reflecting on tuberculosis case notification and treatment outcomes in the Volta region of Ghana: a retrospective pool analysis of a multicentre cohort from …

E Osei, S Oppong, D Adanfo, BA Doepe… - Global health research …, 2019 - Springer
Background Tuberculosis (TB) remains a petrified condition with a huge economic and
health impact on families and health systems in Ghana. Monitoring of TB programme …