Tuberculosis Elimination and Its Impact on QALY in the State of Gujarat, India

Abstract

Tuberculosis is a major public health problem which has affected all countries and affects all age groups. TB is an infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacteria. It mainly affects the lungs known as pulmonary Tuberculosis, but can also affect other sites as well termed as extra pulmonary Tuberculosis. According to India TB report 2020, India accounts for about 27% of the totaltuberculosis cases globally. India is considered as the highest TB burden country in the world which had an estimated incidence of around 26.9 lakh cases in 2019 (WHO).Non-compliance to TB treatment is an obstacle and is one of the most importantbarriers to TB control worldwide and it has become a major contributing factor for treatment failure. Method: Descriptive cross-sectional study has been carried out using Quantitative method at Vadodara and Chhotaudepur districts in Gujarat. Closed ended schedule was used to collect the data. Total 396 patients were selected using simple random sampling for the study. Results: Studies have shown that TEPs can increase QALYs by an average of 1.4 QALYs per person treated In addition to the direct impact on QALYs, TEPs also have indirect benefits for society as a whole. Overall, TEPs have a significant positive impact on QALYs and offer a range of other benefits for individuals and society as a whole. Conclusion: TEPs can significantly improve QALYs and offer a range of other benefits for individuals and society as a whole. Investing in TEPs is a cost-effective way to improve health outcomes, promote economic development, and achieve a healthier world for all.