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Published on: March 24, 2017
Prioritizing the tuberculosis burden by the analytic hierarchy process for effective targeted intervention
Madhu Basavegowda1, Manjunatha M Chikkapapanna1, Sahana K Suresh2
1Department of Community Medicine, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Mysuru.
Geospatial Health
|June 15, 2026
Summary
Tuberculosis (TB) disproportionately affects urban males aged 20-59 in Mysuru, India. Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) identified these groups for targeted public health interventions to control TB spread.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
- Health Management
Background:
- Tuberculosis (TB) is a significant public health challenge in India, with millions of cases annually.
- Targeted interventions are crucial for effective TB control, requiring identification of high-burden populations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify priority TB burden groups in Mysuru District using the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP).
- To support the development of targeted TB control strategies.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective cross-sectional analysis of 8,459 TB case records (2017-2019).
- Integration of AHP with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for secondary surveillance.
- Risk criteria included residence type, gender, age, and co-morbidities.
Main Results:
- Urban areas, particularly Mysuru City, showed a higher TB burden.
- Urban males aged 40-59 and 20-39 were identified as "very high" priority groups.
- Urban females aged 20-39 and elderly males were classified as "high" priority.
Conclusions:
- A disproportionately higher TB burden exists among urban, male, and working-age populations.
- AHP is a valuable tool for guiding evidence-based, targeted TB control strategies.
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