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Research Topic: Tuberculosis: Socio-Demographic and Health Systems Disparities
The goal of this Research Topic is to advance our understanding of the interplay between socio-demographic factors and health system disparities that influence TB incidence, management, and outcomes. Key areas of interest include the roles of poverty and socio-economic status, malnutrition, education and awareness, racial and ethnic disparities, living conditions, comorbidities, substance use, age and gender, access to and quality of care, financial and geographic barriers, cultural factors, stigma, TB control programs, drug-resistance, and the healthcare workforce. We particularly encourage research that explores innovative solutions—such as digital health tools, precision public health approaches, integration of TB care into broader health systems, novel diagnostics, and person-centered interventions—aimed at overcoming these barriers and improving equity in TB outcomes.
Suitable themes for manuscripts include, but are not limited to:
1. Novel investigations into the socio-demographic determinants of tuberculosis incidence and transmission, including digital mapping and predictive analytics.
2. Evaluations of multidimensional health system barriers—such as integration, fragmentation, and workforce dynamics—in TB diagnosis, treatment accessibility, and care continuity.
3. Analyses of the impact of socioeconomic status and social protection policies on TB treatment adherence and outcomes.
4. Studies on the effectiveness of education and health literacy innovations, including digital platforms and community engagement, in TB prevention and management.
5. Assessments of gender, age, and intersectional disparities in tuberculosis care and strategies for health system responses.
6. Comparative studies on urban, peri-urban, and rural disparities in TB burden, health service delivery, and the role of emerging technologies and new policies in bridging gaps.
7. Research on the effects of migration, displacement, and humanitarian crises on TB epidemiology and control efforts, including strategies for mobile and marginalized populations.
8. Evaluations of novel and community-based interventions—such as patient-centered treatment models, telemedicine, point-of-care diagnostics, and unique public-private collaborations—targeting socio-demographic and health system inequities.
9. Innovative policy and implementation research addressing stigma, financial protection, multisectoral action, and quality improvement in TB services.
Deadline: January 29, 2026
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