Who
The study population consisted of reported tuberculosis (TB) cases in Southeast Sulawesi Province, Indonesia, based on secondary data from the Provincial Health Office. The analysis included TB cases categorized by sex and age, as well as individuals identified with latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI/ILTB) and those enrolled in tuberculosis preventive therapy (TPT) from 2021 to 2023.
What
The study evaluated trends in tuberculosis incidence, latent TB infection (ILTB), and tuberculosis preventive therapy (TPT). The findings showed a continuous increase in TB cases from 2,087 cases in 2021 to 2,906 cases in 2023. TB cases were consistently higher among males than females and were most prevalent in the 45–54 year age group. Kendari City had the highest number of TB cases, while less densely populated regions reported fewer cases. ILTB cases increased annually, whereas participation in TPT programs declined over time, indicating a gap between detection and prevention efforts.
When
The study analyzed data collected over a three-year period from 2021 to 2023.
Where
The research was conducted in Southeast Sulawesi Province, Indonesia, covering multiple districts and cities, including Kendari City, Bau-Bau City, Muna Regency, and other surrounding regions.
Why
The study aimed to address the increasing burden of tuberculosis in Southeast Sulawesi by evaluating epidemiological trends in TB incidence, ILTB, and TPT implementation. The purpose was to identify demographic and geographic patterns and to assess whether preventive therapy coverage aligned with the rising detection of latent TB infection.
How
This was a quantitative, descriptive observational study using secondary data from the Provincial Health Office of Southeast Sulawesi. An epidemiological trend analysis was applied to examine TB incidence by person (sex and age), place (district/city), and time (year), as well as trends in ILTB and TPT implementation across regions from 2021 to 2023.
Sumber: Lestari, H., 2024. Analisis Epidemiologi Kejadian Tuberkulosis Di Provinsi Sulawesi Tenggara Tahun 2021-2023. Variable Research Journal, 1(02), pp.802-810.
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