Differences in the incidence of pulmonary TB based on occupation and educational level

Who

The study included 395 pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) cases recorded in 2021. Participants were categorized by age, sex, occupation, and educational level. Most cases occurred among individuals of productive age (15–50 years; 73.4%), followed by those over 50 years (26.6%). No cases were reported among children aged 0–14 years. Slightly more cases were found in males (53.4%) than females (46.6%).

What

The study examined differences in the incidence of pulmonary TB based on occupation and educational level. The findings showed no statistically significant difference in pulmonary TB incidence by occupation (Chi-square test, p = 0.958). However, there was a statistically significant difference in pulmonary TB incidence by educational level (p = 0.048). The authors concluded that educational level is associated with pulmonary TB incidence, while occupation is not.

When

Data collection and analysis were conducted from March to May 2022, using secondary data from pulmonary TB cases reported in 2021.

Where

The study was carried out in 11 primary health centers (puskesmas) in Kupang City.

Why

The research aimed to address the increasing number of pulmonary TB cases in Kupang City and to determine whether socioeconomic factors, specifically occupation and educational level, were associated with differences in TB incidence.

How

An analytic observational study with a cross-sectional design was used. Secondary data were analyzed using univariate and bivariate analyses, with the Chi-square test applied to assess associations between pulmonary TB incidence and occupation and educational level.

Source: Dewi, N.P.A.N. and Susilawati, N.M., 2024. Hubungan Pekerjaan dan Pendidikan dengan Kejadian TB Paru di Kota Kupang. Inovasi Kesehatan Global, 1(4), pp.139-148.