TB-Depression Syndemic

Cross-source consensus on TB-Depression Syndemic from 1 sources and 4 claims.

1 sources · 4 claims

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TB and depression share risk factors that can interact synergistically. — Association between depressive symptoms and tuberculosis diagnosis stage in older adults: a 4-year longitudinal cohort study in rural South Africa
The article frames TB and depression as a syndemic involving interacting biological, social, and economic factors. — Association between depressive symptoms and tuberculosis diagnosis stage in older adults: a 4-year longitudinal cohort study in rural South Africa
The TB-depression relationship is bidirectional because depression can increase TB acquisition risk and TB diagnosis can increase depressive symptoms. — Association between depressive symptoms and tuberculosis diagnosis stage in older adults: a 4-year longitudinal cohort study in rural South Africa
Depression during TB treatment is associated with treatment default, loss to follow-up, and mortality. — Association between depressive symptoms and tuberculosis diagnosis stage in older adults: a 4-year longitudinal cohort study in rural South Africa