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A tuberculose (TB) é um dos maiores desafios globais, especialmente nos países em
desenvolvimento, como a Guiné-Bissau, onde a prevalência da TB é elevada. Este estudo
faz parte de um projeto financiado pela Parceria entre a Europa e os Países em
Desenvolvimento para a Realização de Ensaios Clínicos (EDCTP), visando avaliar
detalhadamente a TB na África Ocidental, com o objetivo de identificar lacunas no
conhecimento, abordar atitudes prejudiciais e promover práticas eficazes para melhorar o
controlo da TB em Bissau. O estudo envolveu 175 coabitantes de doentes com TB em
Bissau, Guiné-Bissau, aos quais foram realizados inquéritos de Conhecimentos, Atitudes
e Práticas (CAP), e o teste IGRA (Interferon Gamma Release Assay). Os resultados
obtidos, mostraram uma grande diversidade no grupo de participantes, sendo que 54,8%
identificaram-se como indivíduos do género feminino, e 44,1% como indivíduos do
género masculino. O teste IGRA, revelou uma exposição significativa à bactéria M.
tuberculosis, com 75 indivíduos em 175 participantes (43,4%) com tuberculose latente.
Embora os participantes demonstrem bom conhecimento sobre os sintomas e formas de
transmissão da TB, continuam a persistir algumas dúvidas. Continua a ser observável a
discriminação entre a população, aumentando o risco de contrair TB, embora a maioria
dos participantes reconheça a importância do rastreio. Quanto às práticas relacionadas
com a TB, existem variações, a maioria dos participantes afirmam que procurariam
tratamento, porém ainda há dificuldade no acesso aos serviços de saúde. Em suma, o
estudo destaca a necessidade contínua de intervenções educativas e melhoria no acesso
aos cuidados de saúde para uma gestão eficaz da TB.
Tuberculosis (TB) is one of the biggest global challenges, especially in developing countries such as Guinea-Bissau, where TB prevalence is high. This study forms part of a project funded by the European and Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership (EDCTP), which aims to assess TB in West Africa, focusing on identifying knowledge gaps, addressing damaging attitudes, and promoting effective practices to enhance TB control in Bissau. The study involved 175 cohabitants of TB patients in Bissau, Guinea- Bissau, who were inquired with the Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices (KAP) surveys and simultaneous did the IGRA (Interferon Gamma Release Assay) test. The results demonstrated diverse sociodemographic characteristics in the group of participants, with 54.8% identifying themselves as female and 44.1% as male. The IGRA test revealed substantial exposure to the M. tuberculosis bacterium, with 75 individuals out of 175 participants (43.4%) with latent tuberculosis. Although the participants showed good knowledge of TB symptoms and transmission routes, some uncertainties persist. Discrimination among the population is still evident, increasing the risk of contracting TB, although most participants acknowledge the importance of testing. Regarding TB- related practices, there are variants, with a majority expressing intent to seek treatment if needed, yet challenges in accessing health services and facilities persists. In summary, the study highlights the continued need for educational initiatives and improved healthcare accessibility for effective TB management.
Tuberculosis (TB) is one of the biggest global challenges, especially in developing countries such as Guinea-Bissau, where TB prevalence is high. This study forms part of a project funded by the European and Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership (EDCTP), which aims to assess TB in West Africa, focusing on identifying knowledge gaps, addressing damaging attitudes, and promoting effective practices to enhance TB control in Bissau. The study involved 175 cohabitants of TB patients in Bissau, Guinea- Bissau, who were inquired with the Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices (KAP) surveys and simultaneous did the IGRA (Interferon Gamma Release Assay) test. The results demonstrated diverse sociodemographic characteristics in the group of participants, with 54.8% identifying themselves as female and 44.1% as male. The IGRA test revealed substantial exposure to the M. tuberculosis bacterium, with 75 individuals out of 175 participants (43.4%) with latent tuberculosis. Although the participants showed good knowledge of TB symptoms and transmission routes, some uncertainties persist. Discrimination among the population is still evident, increasing the risk of contracting TB, although most participants acknowledge the importance of testing. Regarding TB- related practices, there are variants, with a majority expressing intent to seek treatment if needed, yet challenges in accessing health services and facilities persists. In summary, the study highlights the continued need for educational initiatives and improved healthcare accessibility for effective TB management.
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Tuberculose Guiné-Bissau