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Kilima SP, Mubyazi GM, Moolla A, Ntinginya NE, Sabi I, Mwanyonga SP, Evans D. Perceived access to social support during and after TB treatment in Mbeya and Songwe regions, Tanzania: perspectives from TB patients and survivors set against health care providers. FRONTIERS IN HEALTH SERVICES 2024; 4:1273739. [PMID: 39091518 PMCID: PMC11292734 DOI: 10.3389/frhs.2024.1273739] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2023] [Accepted: 06/14/2024] [Indexed: 08/04/2024]
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Introduction Pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) remains a life-threatening disease in Tanzania, with negative physical, financial, economic and psychosocial consequences to individuals and the society. It mainly lowers the quality of life of patients, survivors and their families, especially those in the poorest and socially deprived categories. Objectives To report and discuss a qualitative study that assessed the nature of social support desired and received by PTB patients and survivors. Participants were given a chance to share their experiences and their perceptions on whether the social support they desired had an impact on their treatment-seeking behaviour and treatment adherence. Methods Face-to-face interviews were conducted with the three aforementioned groups, purposively selected at a TB clinic between October 2020 and March 2021. The questions covered topics related to the types of social support desired and the sources of support during and after treatment, if any. Interviews were concluded until no new information was obtained. Data analysis was facilitated using NVivo 12 software. Results Participants pointed out a need for psychosocial, financial, and material support during and after treatment. However, they sometimes miss support from family/household members or the rest of the community. Because of this experience, they lived with difficulties, facing hardships when required to pay out of pocket for transport during the care-seeking. Survivors testified experience of a denial of support by even their close relatives who regarded them as no longer needing it after recovering. Patients and survivors also reported experience of social isolation as they were believed able to transmit PTB infections. Limited psychological support at the contacted TB clinics was another experience reported. TB clinic staff's experiences confirmed almost all the experiences shared by their clients. With limited support, resilience and self-care were identified as key mechanisms for coping. Conclusion Complete recovery from PTB is possible, but reverting to a normal life is difficult without social support. Policies and programs need to increase opportunities for social support for TB patients and survivors. Doing so is likely to improve TB-related treatment, care-seeking practices, and adherence.
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- Stella P. Kilima
- Department of Research Publications and Documentation, National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR), Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
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- Department of Research Publications and Documentation, National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR), Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
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- Health Economics and Epidemiology Research Office, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
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- Department of TB and Emerging Diseases, NIMR, Mbeya Medical Research Centre, Mbeya, Tanzania
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- Health Economics and Epidemiology Research Office, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
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- Department of TB and Emerging Diseases, NIMR, Mbeya Medical Research Centre, Mbeya, Tanzania
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- Health Economics and Epidemiology Research Office, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
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Ferreira MRL, Bonfim RO, Bossonario PA, Maurin VP, Valença ABM, Abreu PDD, Andrade RLDP, Fronteira I, Monroe AA. Social protection as a right of people affected by tuberculosis: a scoping review and conceptual framework. Infect Dis Poverty 2023; 12:103. [PMID: 37993962 PMCID: PMC10664497 DOI: 10.1186/s40249-023-01157-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2023] [Accepted: 11/09/2023] [Indexed: 11/24/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Tuberculosis is an infectious disease strongly influenced by social determinants closely associated with cycles of poverty and social exclusion. Within this context, providing social protection for people affected by the disease constitutes a powerful instrument for reducing inequalities and enhancing inclusion and social justice. This study aimed to identify and synthesize strategies and measures aimed at ensuring social protection as a right of people affected by tuberculosis. METHODS This is a scoping review, with searches conducted in six databases in February 2023. We included publications from 2015 onwards that elucidate strategies and measures of social protection aimed at safeguarding the rights to health, nutrition, employment, income, housing, social assistance, and social security for people affected by tuberculosis. These strategies could be implemented through policies, programs, and/or governmental agreements in any given context. The data extracted from the articles underwent descriptive analysis and a narrative synthesis of findings based on the dimensions of social protection. Additionally, we developed a conceptual framework illustrating the organizational and operational aspects of measures and strategies related to each dimension of social protection identified in this review. RESULTS A total of 9317 publications were retrieved from the databases, of which sixty-three publications were included. The study's results highlighted measures and strategies concerning the social protection of people affected by tuberculosis. These measures and strategies revolved around the rights to proper nutrition and nourishment, income, housing, and health insurance, as well as expanded rights encompassing social assistance and social welfare. It was reported that ensuring these rights contributes to improving nutritional status and the quality of life for individuals with tuberculosis, along with reducing catastrophic costs, expanding access to healthcare interventions and services, and fostering TB treatment adherence, thereby leading to higher rates of TB cure. CONCLUSIONS Our findings identify social protection measures as a right for people affected by tuberculosis and have the potential to guide the development of evidence-based social and health policies through collaboration between tuberculosis control programs and governmental entities.
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- University of Sao Paulo at Ribeirao Preto College of Nursing, Ribeirao Preto, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- University of Sao Paulo at Ribeirao Preto College of Nursing, Ribeirao Preto, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Global Health and Tropical Medicine, Institute of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, NOVA University Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal
- National School of Public Health, Public Health Research Center, Comprehensive Health Research Center, NOVA University Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal
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- University of Sao Paulo at Ribeirao Preto College of Nursing, Ribeirao Preto, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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Dilas D, Flores R, Morales-García WC, Calizaya-Milla YE, Morales-García M, Sairitupa-Sanchez L, Saintila J. Social Support, Quality of Care, and Patient Adherence to Tuberculosis Treatment in Peru: The Mediating Role of Nurse Health Education. Patient Prefer Adherence 2023; 17:175-186. [PMID: 36704124 PMCID: PMC9871033 DOI: 10.2147/ppa.s391930] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2022] [Accepted: 12/07/2022] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Peru is one of the countries with the highest burden of tuberculosis (TB) and multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) in the Latin American region and globally. Health education provided by nurses reinforces social support and the quality of patient care allows a greater impact on adherence to TB treatment. PURPOSE This study evaluated the mediating effect of treatment education between social support, quality of care, and treatment adherence in TB patients. METHODS A cross-sectional study was carried out considering 162 adult TB patients from four health centers of the public sector located in the center of the city of Lima, Peru. Data were collected on variables, such as social support, quality of care, health education, and adherence to TB treatment. SmartPLS was used for data analysis. RESULTS The results showed that social support and quality of care significantly influence health education. Likewise, health education mediates social support and quality of care for better adherence to treatment. CONCLUSION It is recommended that hospitals take initiatives to provide better health education on TB treatment to ensure better adherence to treatment.
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- Delker Dilas
- Unit of Public Health, Postgraduate School, Peruvian Union University, Lima, Perú
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- Unit of Public Health, Postgraduate School, Peruvian Union University, Lima, Perú
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- Unit of Public Health, Postgraduate School, Peruvian Union University, Lima, Perú
- Correspondence: Wilter C Morales-García, Unit of Public Health, Postgraduate School, Peruvian Union University, Km 19, Carretera Central, Lima, 15033, Perú, Email
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- School of Medicine, Señor de Sipán University, Chiclayo, Perú
- Jacksaint Saintila, School of Medicine, Señor de Sipán University, Km 5, Carretera a Pimentel, Chiclayo, 14001, Lambayeque, Perú, Email
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Cajachagua Castro M, Chávez Sosa J, Chilón Huamán A, Camposano Ninahuanca A. Apoyo social y autocuidado en pacientes con Tuberculosis Pulmonar Hospital Lima Este, 2020, Perú. REVISTA CUIDARTE 2022. [DOI: 10.15649/cuidarte.2083] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Introducción: Uno de los problemas de salud pública en Perú es la tuberculosis pulmonar, conocer la realidad desde diferentes ópticas permitirá el abordaje apropiado para la terapéutica, así como la atención a la persona. Objetivo: Determinar la relación que existe entre el apoyo social y el autocuidado de los pacientes de un hospital de Lima – Este, Perú. Materiales y métodos: Estudio con enfoque cuantitativo, correlacional y transversal. La población fue de 114 pacientes pertenecientes al PNCT. Se utilizó el muestreo no probabilístico por intención, aplicando los criterios de inclusión y exclusión, se obtuvo la muestra constituída por 100 pacientes. Se aplicó el Test MOS de Apoyo Social y el Test de Autocuidado. En la recolección de datos se tomó en cuenta las consideraciones éticas. Los datos fueron procesados en el software SPSS-24, y analizados con Estadística descriptiva utilizando frecuencias y porcentajes. Para el análisis inferencial se utilizó Chi cuadrado. Resultados: El sexo, la edad, el grado de instrucción y el estado civil, no tienen relación con el autocuidado de los pacientes con TB con p-valor >0,05. El 69,2% de los pacientes que recibía esquema de tratamiento para TB MDR presentaron un autocuidado inadecuado. El 100% de los pacientes que recibía tratamiento para TB sensible presentaron un autocuidado adecuado, con relación significativa con un p-valor de 0,000. El 83,3% de los pacientes que percibieron un apoyo adecuado presentaron un autocuidado adecuado, el 76,9% que percibió un apoyo escaso, calificó su autocuidado como inadecuado con relación significativa con un p-valor de 0,000. Resultados similares se observan para las dimensiones del apoyo social con un p-valor <0,05. Conclusión: Los pacientes se caracterizan por ser jóvenes, varones, solteros y recibir tratamiento para TB sensible. Existe relación significativa entre un adecuado apoyo social y un adecuado autocuidado. Un esquema de tratamiento para TB resistente se relaciona con un inadecuado autocuidado.
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Saqib SE, Ahmad MM, Panezai S. Care and social support from family and community in patients with pulmonary tuberculosis in Pakistan. Fam Med Community Health 2019; 7:e000121. [PMID: 32148725 PMCID: PMC6910765 DOI: 10.1136/fmch-2019-000121] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Objectives This study aimed to validate the Medical Outcome Study-Social Support Survey (MOS-SSS) instrument in Pakistan and to quantify the nature of care and social support currently extended to patients with pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) in Pakistan. Design This is a cross-sectional study design conducted within a period of 3 months from 1 November 2016 to 31 January 2017. Participants A total of 269 patients, registered at 11 TB centres and private clinics, were interviewed through an interviewer-administered questionnaire. Main outcome measures Cronbach's alpha was used to measure the internal consistency and reliability of the MOS-SSS survey instrument. Univariate and multivariable logistic regressions have been used to explore the association between care and social support, and socioeconomic factors. Result This study validated the use of the MOS-SSS among patients with TB in Pakistan. Findings of the study revealed significant differences among the socioeconomic groups of patients in each subscale of social support. Additionally, results of logistic regressions showed that patients who were older (adjusted OR=6.17, 95% CI 1.55 to 24.59, p≤0.01), male (adjusted OR=2.73, 95% CI 1.49 to 4.98, p≤0.01), widow (adjusted OR=0.17, 95% CI 0.04 to 0.80, p≤0.05), and had a larger household size (adjusted OR=5.69, 95% CI 1.32 to 24.65, p≤0.05), higher monthly income (adjusted OR=2.00, 95% CI 1.11 to 3.60, p≤0.05) and house ownership (adjusted OR=1.99, 95% CI 1.10 to 3.60, p≤0.05) were significant factors associated with the extent of care and social support that the participants received. Conclusion To cure TB, this study suggests a coordinated approach that includes not only clinical services to address this issue but also a strong social support system based on family and community necessary throughout the treatment process.
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- Shahab E Saqib
- Department of Regional and Rural Development Planning, Asian Institute of Technology, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Regional and Rural Development Planning, Asian Institute of Technology, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Geography, University of Balochistan, Quetta, Balochistan, Pakistan
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Gong X, Li Y, Wang J, Wu G, Mohemaiti A, Wushouer Q, Yao L, Lv J, Li R, Li P, Wang B. Treatment adherence among sputum smear-positive pulmonary tuberculosis patients in Xinjiang, China: a prospective study. RSC Adv 2018; 8:8983-8989. [PMID: 35539878 PMCID: PMC9078584 DOI: 10.1039/c7ra11820a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2017] [Accepted: 02/01/2018] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Background: Despite great effort to control tuberculosis (TB), low treatment adherence threatens the success of drug therapy, increases the risk of TB transmission, and leads to the development of drug resistance. The present study assessed anti-TB treatment adherence in sputum smear-positive TB patients and examined the risk factors for poor patient adherence to identify targets for intervention. Methods: We monitored and followed up TB patients who were diagnosed between July 2014 and June 2015 in Xinjiang, China. A total of 8289 sputum smear-positive TB patients were included in this study. All patients registered their information during the first hospital visit or with the Centers for Disease Control, had regular follow-up visits, and accepted the anti-TB treatment. Insufficient re-examination adherence was defined as undergoing fewer than the recommended three sputum smear examinations during the treatment course. Results: Among 8289 patients, 3827 men (84.4% of male patients) and 3220 women (85.7% of female patients) had good adherence during treatment follow-up. 1242 patients (15.0%) did not complete regular follow-up. 332 (4.0%) patients lost contact. An adjusted logistic regression model showed that ethnicity, household address, treatment classification, patient source, and the actual management were significantly associated with non-adherence. Conclusion: The Xinjiang TB epidemic situation remains grim. Smear-positive patients had a higher proportion of non-adherence, which increased treatment difficulties and the risk of death from TB. Relevant medical departments should strengthen their supervision and interventions during the TB treatment process to improve patient adherence to anti-TB treatment. Background: Despite great effort to control tuberculosis (TB), low treatment adherence threatens the success of drug therapy, increases the risk of TB transmission, and leads to the development of drug resistance.![]()
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- Xinji Gong
- Department of Respiratory Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University Urumqi China
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- Wuhan City Pulmonary Hospital (Wuhan Tuberculosis Control Institute) Wu Han China
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- Department of Geriatrics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University Urumqi China
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- Wuhan City Pulmonary Hospital (Wuhan Tuberculosis Control Institute) Wu Han China
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- Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Center for Disease Control and Prevention Urumqi China
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- Department of Respiratory Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University Urumqi China
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- Department of Respiratory Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University Urumqi China
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- Department of Respiratory Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University Urumqi China
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- Department of Nutrition, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University Urumqi China
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- Department of Respiratory Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University Urumqi China
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- Department of Respiratory Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University Urumqi China
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Li X, Wang B, Tan D, Li M, Zhang D, Tang C, Cai X, Yan Y, Zhang S, Jin B, Yu S, Liang X, Chu Q, Xu Y. Effectiveness of comprehensive social support interventions among elderly patients with tuberculosis in communities in China: a community-based trial. J Epidemiol Community Health 2018; 72:369-375. [PMID: 29352014 PMCID: PMC5909740 DOI: 10.1136/jech-2017-209458] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2017] [Revised: 11/28/2017] [Accepted: 01/06/2018] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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Background With the increasing of ageing population, tuberculosis in the elderly brings a challenge for the tuberculosis (TB) control in China. Enough social support can promote the treatment adherence and outcome of the elderly patients with TB. Exploring effective interventions to improve the social support of patients is of great significance for TB management and control. Methods A community-based, repeated measurement trial was conducted. Patients with TB >65 years of age were allocated into the intervention or control group. Patients in the intervention group received comprehensive social support interventions, while those in the control group received health education alone. The social support level of patients was measured at baseline and at the first, third and sixth months during the intervention to assess the effectiveness of comprehensive social support interventions. Results A total of 201 patients were recruited into the study. Compared with the control group, social support for patients in the intervention group increased significantly over time (βgroup*time=0.61, P<0.01) in the following three dimensions: objective support (βgroup*time=0.15, P<0.05), subjective support (βgroup*time=0.32, P<0.05) and support utilisation (βgroup*time=0.16, P<0.05). The change in the scores in the control group was not statistically significant. Conclusions The intervention programme in communities, including health education, psychotherapy and family and community support interventions, can improve the social support for elderly patients with TB compared with single health education. Trial registration number ChiCTR-IOR-16009232
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- Xuhui Li
- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.,Ministry of Education (MOE) Key Lab of Environment and Health, School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Wuhan Municipal Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Wuhan, China
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- Gutian Community Health Service, Wuhan, China
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- Xincun Street Community Health Service, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Oncology, Tongji Hospital of Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.,Ministry of Education (MOE) Key Lab of Environment and Health, School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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