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Comparative effectiveness of interventions for preventing tuberculosis: systematic review and network meta-analysis of interventional studies

Tuberculosis (TB) is the leading infectious cause of death globally. Several preventive measures are employed to prevent TB, yet there is a paucity of evidence on the effectiveness of these interventions. Therefore, this study aimed to identify the most effective interventions for reducing TB incidence.

Citation:
Liyew AM, Gilmour B, Clements ACA, Alene KA. Comparative effectiveness of interventions for preventing tuberculosis: systematic review and network meta-analysis of interventional studies. eClinicalMedicine. 2023;64

Keywords:
Effectiveness; Network meta-analysis; Preventive interventions; Tuberculosis

Abstract:
Tuberculosis (TB) is the leading infectious cause of death globally. Several preventive measures are employed to prevent TB, yet there is a paucity of evidence on the effectiveness of these interventions. Therefore, this study aimed to identify the most effective interventions for reducing TB incidence.