[Are targeted interventions needed in foreigner workers with latent tubercular infection? A study on anti-tubercular treatment compliance among health care workers]

G Ital Med Lav Ergon. 2011 Jul-Sep;33(3 Suppl):157-8.
[Article in Italian]

Abstract

Introduction: Health care workers (HCWs) are at high risk of latent tubercular infection (LTBI). In this study predictors of anti-tubercular treatment interruption in HCWs with LTBI are evaluated.

Methods: 1056 HCWs with LTBI were followed up to register adverse events and predictors of treatment interruption.

Results: 289 workers did not complete the treatment. Predictors of treatment interruption were adverse events (OR 1.47; 95CI% 1.07-2.03) and to be born in South-America (OR 1.55; 95CI% 1.06-2.26).

Conclusion: The higher risk in South-Americans supports the need of targeted formative interventions on these workers.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Antitubercular Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Female
  • Health Personnel*
  • Humans
  • Italy
  • Latent Tuberculosis / drug therapy*
  • Male
  • Medication Adherence / statistics & numerical data*
  • Transients and Migrants*

Substances

  • Antitubercular Agents