Nutritional Status of Women with Tuberculosis in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso)
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.5281/hra.v1i4(Suppl%201).4978Keywords:
Tuberculosis, undernutrition, body mass index, female, associated factorsAbstract
ABSTRACT
Background. Poverty and extreme hunger constitute a huge public health threat that has a substantial impact on female’s health and increases the burden of tuberculosis (TB) in sub-Saharan African countries. Amongst females, TB is associated with significant adverse consequences for their health security especially in developing countries where the health of women is worse particularly in terms of nutrition. Objective. To assess the prevalence of undernutrition and evaluate whether adult female TB patients are more likely to have undernutrition than elder females with TB in Burkina Faso. Methodology. In the Health Centre Region of Burkina Faso, we conducted a cross-sectional survey with face-to-face interviews of patients aged 15 years and older with TB (n=104) from March to April 2019. Undernutrition was defined as a body mass index of <18.5 kg/m2. Multiple logistic regression analyses were performed to determine the correlates of undernutrition. Results. The prevalence of undernutrition was 39.4% in which severe, moderate, and mild thinness was 7.7%, 8.9%, and 19.5%, respectively. Most of them (40.8%) were unemployed, and 85.6% had low monthly income. Adult females aged 35-44 years (AOR =16.7, 95% CI: 1.89-147.81), and 45-54 years (AOR= 16.0, 95%CI: 1.82-141.35). Meals reduced (AOR= 11.1, 95%CI: 1.24-99.72) were associated with increased odds of undernutrition. Conclusion. Adult female patients with TB were more likely to develop undernutrition. Assessment of nutritional status should be part of the routine treatment care during the intense phase of TB treatment in Burkina Faso.
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Contexte. La pauvreté et la faim extrême constituent une énorme menace pour la santé publique qui a un impact considérable sur la santé des femmes et alourdit le fardeau de la tuberculose dans les pays d’Afrique subsaharienne. Chez les femmes, la tuberculose est associée à des conséquences négatives importantes pour leur sécurité sanitaire, en particulier dans les pays en développement où la santé des femmes est précaire et surtout leur état nutritionnel. Objectif. Évaluer la prévalence de la dénutrition et évaluer si les femmes adultes atteintes de tuberculose sont plus susceptibles de souffrir de dénutrition que les femmes âgées atteintes de tuberculose au Burkina Faso. Méthodologie. Dans la région du Centre de santé du Burkina Faso, nous avons mené une enquête transversale avec des entretiens en face à face avec des patients âgés de 15 ans et plus atteints de tuberculose (n = 104) de mars à avril 2019. La dénutrition a été définie comme un indice de masse corporelle de <18,5 kg/m2. De multiples analyses de régression logistique ont été effectuées pour déterminer les corrélats de la dénutrition. Résultats. La prévalence de la dénutrition était de 39,4 %, dont 7,7 %, 8,9 % et 19,5 % respectivement. La plupart d’entre eux (40,8 %) étaient au chômage et 85,6 % avaient un faible revenu mensuel. Femmes adultes âgées de 35 à 44 ans (AOR = 16,7, IC à 95 % : 1,89-147,81) et de 45 à 54 ans (AOR = 16,0, IC à 95 % : 1,82-141,35). Les repas réduits (AOR = 11,1, IC à 95 % : 1,24-99,72) étaient associés à des risques accrus de dénutrition. Conclusion. Les patientes adultes atteintes de tuberculose étaient plus susceptibles de développer une dénutrition. L’évaluation de l’état nutritionnel devrait faire partie des soins de routine pendant la phase intense du traitement de la tuberculose au Burkina Faso.
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