Global Pediatric Health (Dec 2024)

“Tuberculosis (TB) Status in Under-Five Children with Stunting in Bandung”

  • Heda Melinda Nataprawira SpA(K), Mkes,
  • Citra Cesilia SpA(K),
  • Muhammad Akbar Tirtosudiro SpA,
  • Fedri Ruluwedrata Rinawan MSc. PH, PhD,
  • Diah Asri Wulandari SpA(K),
  • Sri Sudarwati SpA(K),
  • Irma Hasan Hikmat Sp.Rad(K), M.Kes,
  • Harry Galuh Nugraha Sp.Rad(K),
  • Rusfita Auguswina SpRad,
  • Rini Mulya Sari SpRad,
  • Susi Susanah SpA(K), MKes,
  • Cissy B. Kartasasmita SpA(K), MSc, PhD

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1177/2333794X241304375
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 11

Abstract

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Objective. Analyzing possible determinants for pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) in under-five children with stunting and severely stunting in Bandung. Methods . Data was collected from 64 community health centers in Bandung using multiple stratified random sampling. Medical history, body measurements, tuberculin skin tests (TST), and chest X-rays (CXR) were collected. Possible determinants to PTB were analyzed using multiple logistic regression ( P value of <.05 was significant). Results . 169 under-five children with stunting and severely stunting were included. 59.76% of children were diagnosed with PTB. The absence of BCG scars and weight-for-age were significant determinants of PTB ( P value <.05). Conclusions . PTB was observed in more than half of stunted and severely stunted under 5 children. BCG scars are a protective factor, while weight-for-age is a risk factor for stunting and severe stunting.