M R O'Donnell1, S Chamblee2, C F von Reyn3, B J Marsh3, J D Moreland4, M Narita5, L S Johnson6, C R Horsburgh7. 1. Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, New York, USA. 2. Glades Health Initiative Inc, Belle Glade, Florida, USA. 3. Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, New Hampshire, USA. 4. C L Brumback Health Center, Belle Glade, Florida, USA. 5. Tuberculosis Control Program, Public Health, Seattle and King County, Seattle, Washington, USA ; University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, Washington, USA. 6. 2020 Company LLC, Atlanta, Georgia, USA. 7. Boston University School of Public Health, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Rates of latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) and tuberculosis (TB) disease are elevated in the rural southeastern United States and among US- and foreign-born Black residents. To prevent TB and reduce TB transmission, community-based strategies are essential. OBJECTIVE: To describe a community-based participatory intervention for improving the detection and treatment of LTBI and TB and reducing TB incidence. DESIGN: In rural Florida, we carried out a community educational TB campaign from 1997 to 2000, including presentations at community events, a media campaign and working with local community groups to develop culturally appropriate prevention messages. The campaign was implemented concurrently with a population-based LTBI survey. RESULTS: The annual TB incidence rate in the intervention area decreased from 81 per 100 000 in 1994-1997, to 42/ 100 000 in 1998-2001, and to 25/100 000 in 2002-2005 (P = 0.001). This decrease was not observed in communities where the intervention was not implemented. There was no decrease in the TB incidence rate ratio between Blacks and non-Blacks in either region during the study period. CONCLUSIONS: We conclude that community participation in LTBI screening and TB education was associated with a substantial reduction in TB rates. Although the TB incidence rate ratio did not decrease between Blacks and non-Blacks, TB incidence fell in all racial groups.
BACKGROUND: Rates of latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) and tuberculosis (TB) disease are elevated in the rural southeastern United States and among US- and foreign-born Black residents. To prevent TB and reduce TB transmission, community-based strategies are essential. OBJECTIVE: To describe a community-based participatory intervention for improving the detection and treatment of LTBI and TB and reducing TB incidence. DESIGN: In rural Florida, we carried out a community educational TB campaign from 1997 to 2000, including presentations at community events, a media campaign and working with local community groups to develop culturally appropriate prevention messages. The campaign was implemented concurrently with a population-based LTBI survey. RESULTS: The annual TB incidence rate in the intervention area decreased from 81 per 100 000 in 1994-1997, to 42/ 100 000 in 1998-2001, and to 25/100 000 in 2002-2005 (P = 0.001). This decrease was not observed in communities where the intervention was not implemented. There was no decrease in the TB incidence rate ratio between Blacks and non-Blacks in either region during the study period. CONCLUSIONS: We conclude that community participation in LTBI screening and TB education was associated with a substantial reduction in TB rates. Although the TB incidence rate ratio did not decrease between Blacks and non-Blacks, TB incidence fell in all racial groups.
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HIV/AIDS; racial disparities; rural health; southeastern United States; tuberculosis
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