Burden and Consequences of Tuberculosis among HIV-infected Individuals: Insights from the Itojo Hospital HIV Clinic in Ntungamo District
This study aimed to assess the prevalence and impact of Tuberculosis (TB) among HIVinfectedpatients receiving care at the Itojo Hospital HIV Clinic in Ntungamo District. Utilizinga cross-sectional research design, data from 252 respondents, collected throughquestionnaires and interviews, were analyzed using Excel and SPSS. The findings revealed a7.14% prevalence of TB among HIV-infected clients at the hospital, with TB identified as asignificant contributor to mortality in this population. Health education initiatives and theprovision of IPT (anti-TB drug) were recognized as effective measures in TB control.Additionally, the hospital's utilization of a GeneXpert machine for TB testing was highlightedas instrumental in identifying and segregating TB patients from TB-free individuals.Recommendations include intensifying health education efforts to mitigate TB prevalenceand associated risks among HIV patientsKeywords: Tuberculosis, HIV, Patients, Anti-TB, ART.