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Health-Related Quality of Life of Tuberculosis Patients during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Conakry, Guinea: A Mixed Methods Study.
Touré, Almamy Amara; Magassouba, Aboubacar Sidiki; Camara, Gnoume; Doumbouya, Abdoulaye; Cissé, Diao; Barry, Ibrahima; Camara, Lansana Mady; Béavogui, Abdoul Habib; Delamou, Alexandre; Veronese, Vanessa; Merle, Corinne Simone; Traoré, Hugues Asken; Bangoura, Adama Marie.
  • Touré AA; National Centre of Training and Research in Rural Health of Mafèrinyah, Forécariah BP 2669, Guinea.
  • Magassouba AS; Department of Public Health, Faculty of Health Sciences and Techniques, Gamal Abdel Nasser University, Conakry BP 1147, Guinea.
  • Camara G; Department of Medical Sciences, Université Kofi Annan de Guinea, Conakry BP 1367, Guinea.
  • Doumbouya A; Department of Public Health, Faculty of Health Sciences and Techniques, Gamal Abdel Nasser University, Conakry BP 1147, Guinea.
  • Cissé D; National Tuberculosis Control Program, Conakry BP 1147, Guinea.
  • Barry I; Department of Public Health, Faculty of Health Sciences and Techniques, Gamal Abdel Nasser University, Conakry BP 1147, Guinea.
  • Camara LM; National Centre of Training and Research in Rural Health of Mafèrinyah, Forécariah BP 2669, Guinea.
  • Béavogui AH; Department of Public Health, Faculty of Health Sciences and Techniques, Gamal Abdel Nasser University, Conakry BP 1147, Guinea.
  • Delamou A; National Centre of Training and Research in Rural Health of Mafèrinyah, Forécariah BP 2669, Guinea.
  • Veronese V; Department of Medical Sciences, Université Kofi Annan de Guinea, Conakry BP 1367, Guinea.
  • Merle CS; National Centre of Training and Research in Rural Health of Mafèrinyah, Forécariah BP 2669, Guinea.
  • Traoré HA; Department of Public Health, Faculty of Health Sciences and Techniques, Gamal Abdel Nasser University, Conakry BP 1147, Guinea.
  • Bangoura AM; Centre d'Excellence Africain pour la Prévention et le Contrôle des Maladies Transmissibles (CEA-PCMT), Gamal Abdel Nasser University, Conakry BP 1017, Guinea.
Trop Med Infect Dis ; 7(9)2022 Sep 02.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-2010299
ABSTRACT
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on all facets of life and has exacerbated many challenges faced by people living with tuberculosis (TB). This study aimed to assess the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of TB patients in Guinea during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. A mixed methods study was conducted using two validated tools to assess HRQoL and qualitative interviews among TB patients enrolled in treatment at 11 health centers in Conakry, Guinea. Logistic regression was used to identify factors associated with the deterioration of HRQoL. We included 439 participants in the study, among whom 44% and 31% experienced pain and anxiety, respectively. We found that an increase in the number of household size and the distance from participants' residence to the health centers were significantly associated with lower HRQoL. Qualitative interviews highlighted nutritional and financial issues, which were exacerbated during the COVID-19 pandemic and beliefs that the Guinean Government's assistance plan was insufficient. This study supports the implementation of specific relief plans for TB patients, which includes nutritional and psychological support, especially those whose movements are limited by travel restrictions, preventing access to TB care, reducing work opportunities and exacerbating financial needs and stress.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Type of study: Prognostic study / Qualitative research Language: English Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Tropicalmed7090224

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Type of study: Prognostic study / Qualitative research Language: English Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Tropicalmed7090224