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The Tuberculosis Behavioral and Social Science Research Forum
Proceedings
Appendix C: TB Behavioral and Social Science Research
Gaps and Needs: Major Research Topics, Subtopics, and Research Questions
Major Research Topics, Subtopics, and Research
Questions
I. Background
A. Health disparities
Vast disparities exist in TB case rates, treatment outcomes, and
TB mortality among many different population strata. Historically,
these disparities have often been based on socioeconomic status
and within racial and ethnic minorities, the incarcerated, substance
abusers, and homeless populations--populations especially vulnerable
to poorer TB outcomes. In 2002, TB case rates among non-Hispanic
blacks continued to be eight times greater than non-Hispanic whites.1
In addition, the past decade has seen disparities emerge between
U.S-born and foreign-born populations in the United States. Identifying
and eliminating disparities in TB case rates, as well as determining
effective measures to reduce existing disparities, are important
steps toward controlling and eventually eliminating TB.
During the breakout sessions, Forum participants identified the
need to better understand and address disparities in TB case rates
and treatment outcomes.
- What types of research on disparities in TB should be conducted
at the community level? Why do the disparities exist, and what
can be done to reduce them?
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