Care Cascade for targeted tuberculosis testing and linkage to Care in Homeless Populations in the United States: a meta-analysis

Care Cascade for targeted tuberculosis testing and linkage to Care in Homeless Populations in the United States: a meta-analysis

Abstract Background Homelessness increases the risk of tuberculosis (TB) disease and latent TB infection (LTBI), but persons experiencing homelessness often lack access to testing and treatment. We assessed the yield of TB testing and linkage to care for programs targeting homeless populations in th...

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Main Authors: Andrea Parriott, Mohsen Malekinejad, Amanda P. Miller, Suzanne M. Marks, Hacsi Horvath, James G. Kahn
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-04-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Homelessness
Tuberculosis
Targeted testing
United States
Health disparities
Health services
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-018-5393-x

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