Enriching tuberculosis research by measuring poverty better: a perspective
Abstract The relationship between poverty and tuberculosis (TB) is well-documented, as socio-economic deprivation constitutes a risk factor that drives TB transmission and progression while hindering treatment adherence. Despite the importance of controlling for socio-economic status (SES) in TB res...
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| author | Chelsie Cintron Madolyn Rose Dauphinais Xinyi Du Alexa Tabackman Andrew Lenart Ashley Laliberte Jakob Dirksen Pranay Sinha |
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| description | Abstract The relationship between poverty and tuberculosis (TB) is well-documented, as socio-economic deprivation constitutes a risk factor that drives TB transmission and progression while hindering treatment adherence. Despite the importance of controlling for socio-economic status (SES) in TB research, no universally accepted tool exists to measure multidimensional poverty’s impact on TB-affected households. This article provides an overview of existing SES assessment tools, including income-based measures, wealth indices like the Demographic and Health Survey (DHS) and the International Wealth Index (IWI), and multidimensional indices, such as the global Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI). Each method’s strengths and limitations are considered, particularly in light of the complex deprivations relevant to TB. Recognizing the distinct SES determinants of TB, we emphasize the need for multidimensional, standardized SES measures that are contextually relevant and feasible for TB epidemiology, programmatic evaluations, and translational research. By advancing poverty metrics in TB studies, the global community can better address socio-economic drivers of TB and prioritize pro-poor interventions, fostering equitable health outcomes. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-e17ade982afe4b3fa7ba86b6c4c704032025-08-20T01:48:34ZengBMCBMC Global and Public Health2731-913X2025-02-01311910.1186/s44263-025-00127-zEnriching tuberculosis research by measuring poverty better: a perspectiveChelsie Cintron0Madolyn Rose Dauphinais1Xinyi Du2Alexa Tabackman3Andrew Lenart4Ashley Laliberte5Jakob Dirksen6Pranay Sinha7Department of Epidemiology, Brown UniversityBoston Medical Center, Section of Infectious DiseasesBoston Medical Center, Section of Infectious DiseasesBoston Medical Center, Section of Infectious DiseasesBoston Medical Center, Section of Infectious DiseasesBoston Center for Endometriosis, Boston Children’s Hospital and Brigham and Women’s HospitalUniversity of OxfordBoston Medical Center, Section of Infectious DiseasesAbstract The relationship between poverty and tuberculosis (TB) is well-documented, as socio-economic deprivation constitutes a risk factor that drives TB transmission and progression while hindering treatment adherence. Despite the importance of controlling for socio-economic status (SES) in TB research, no universally accepted tool exists to measure multidimensional poverty’s impact on TB-affected households. This article provides an overview of existing SES assessment tools, including income-based measures, wealth indices like the Demographic and Health Survey (DHS) and the International Wealth Index (IWI), and multidimensional indices, such as the global Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI). Each method’s strengths and limitations are considered, particularly in light of the complex deprivations relevant to TB. Recognizing the distinct SES determinants of TB, we emphasize the need for multidimensional, standardized SES measures that are contextually relevant and feasible for TB epidemiology, programmatic evaluations, and translational research. By advancing poverty metrics in TB studies, the global community can better address socio-economic drivers of TB and prioritize pro-poor interventions, fostering equitable health outcomes.https://doi.org/10.1186/s44263-025-00127-zTuberculosisPovertySocio-economic factorsGlobal health |
| spellingShingle | Chelsie Cintron Madolyn Rose Dauphinais Xinyi Du Alexa Tabackman Andrew Lenart Ashley Laliberte Jakob Dirksen Pranay Sinha Enriching tuberculosis research by measuring poverty better: a perspective BMC Global and Public Health Tuberculosis Poverty Socio-economic factors Global health |
| title | Enriching tuberculosis research by measuring poverty better: a perspective |
| title_full | Enriching tuberculosis research by measuring poverty better: a perspective |
| title_fullStr | Enriching tuberculosis research by measuring poverty better: a perspective |
| title_full_unstemmed | Enriching tuberculosis research by measuring poverty better: a perspective |
| title_short | Enriching tuberculosis research by measuring poverty better: a perspective |
| title_sort | enriching tuberculosis research by measuring poverty better a perspective |
| topic | Tuberculosis Poverty Socio-economic factors Global health |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s44263-025-00127-z |
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