Sociodemographic Characteristics of Cases Followed at the Adıyaman Central Tuberculosis Dispensary

Authors : Ferit Kaya, Hülya Doğan Tiryaki, Gülnur Tarhan, Zülal Kızılgüneş

Pages : 75-78

Doi:10.58651/jomtu.1762669

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Publication Date : 2025-12-31

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Objective: The aim of this study is to identify the sociodemographic characteristics of tuberculosis (TB) patients inAdıyaman Province. Materials and Methods: This is a retrospective study. The study includes 205 people. The data were analyzed using a statistical software package. Means were presented together with standard deviations. The study was initiated after obtaining approval from the ethics committee and the necessary institutional permissions. Results: The mean age of participants was 42.29±22.27 years, and the average household size was 6.22±3.32. More than half of the cases were male. Tobacco use was the most frequently observed risk factor. Regarding the sites of involvement, pulmonary TB was the most common. Among extrapulmonary TB cases, extrathoracic lymphadenopathy was the most frequent. The most common symptoms were fatigue, cough, and weight loss. Conclusions: TB is more commonly seen in males. Tobacco use is the most prevalent risk factor. Among extrapulmonary involvements, lymph node involvement is the most frequently observed.
Keywords : Tüberküloz, Akciğer, Bulaşıcı hastalık

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