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Uptake and Completion of Tuberculosis Preventive Treatment Using 12-Dose, Weekly IsoniazidRifapentine Regimen in Bangladesh: A CommunityBased Implementation Study
Rahman, M.T.; Hossain, F.; Banu, R.S.; Islam, M.S.; Alam, S.; Faisel, A.J.; Salim, H.; Cordon, O.; Suarez, P.; Hussain, H.; Roy, T. Uptake and Completion of Tuberculosis Preventive Treatment Using 12-Dose, Weekly Isoniazid–Rifapentine Regimen in Bangladesh: A Community-Based Implementation Study. Trop. Med. Infect. Dis.2024, 9, 4.
Rahman, M.T.; Hossain, F.; Banu, R.S.; Islam, M.S.; Alam, S.; Faisel, A.J.; Salim, H.; Cordon, O.; Suarez, P.; Hussain, H.; Roy, T. Uptake and Completion of Tuberculosis Preventive Treatment Using 12-Dose, Weekly Isoniazid–Rifapentine Regimen in Bangladesh: A Community-Based Implementation Study. Trop. Med. Infect. Dis. 2024, 9, 4.
Rahman, M.T.; Hossain, F.; Banu, R.S.; Islam, M.S.; Alam, S.; Faisel, A.J.; Salim, H.; Cordon, O.; Suarez, P.; Hussain, H.; Roy, T. Uptake and Completion of Tuberculosis Preventive Treatment Using 12-Dose, Weekly Isoniazid–Rifapentine Regimen in Bangladesh: A Community-Based Implementation Study. Trop. Med. Infect. Dis.2024, 9, 4.
Rahman, M.T.; Hossain, F.; Banu, R.S.; Islam, M.S.; Alam, S.; Faisel, A.J.; Salim, H.; Cordon, O.; Suarez, P.; Hussain, H.; Roy, T. Uptake and Completion of Tuberculosis Preventive Treatment Using 12-Dose, Weekly Isoniazid–Rifapentine Regimen in Bangladesh: A Community-Based Implementation Study. Trop. Med. Infect. Dis. 2024, 9, 4.
Abstract
Background: The UNHLM pledged to enroll 30 million in TB preventive treatment (TPT) by 2022, necessitating TPT expansion to all at TB risk. We assessed uptake and completion of a 12-dose, weekly isoniazid-rifapentine (3HP) TPT regimen.
Methods: Between February 2018 - March 2019 in Dhaka, community-based TPT using 3HP targeted household contacts of 883 confirmed drug-sensitive pulmonary TB patients. Adhering to WHO guidelines, contacts underwent active TB screening before TPT initiation.
Results: Of 3,193 contacts who advised health facility visits for screening, 67% (n=2,149) complied. Among these, 1,804 (84%) received chest X-rays. Active TB was diagnosed in 39 (2%) contacts; they commenced TB treatment. Over 97% of 1,216 contacts began 3HP TPT, with completion rates higher among females, those with more education and income, non-slum residents, and those without 3HP-related adverse events. Adverse events, mainly mild, occurred in 5% of participants.
Conclusions: The 3HP weekly regimen, with its short duration, self-administered option, and minimal side effects, achieved satisfactory completion rates. A community-focused 3HP TPT approach is feasible, scalable nationally, and aligns with UNHLM targets.
Keywords
TB preventive treatment; UNHLM; End TB; TPT; 3HP; Bangladesh
Subject
Biology and Life Sciences, Life Sciences
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