This study aimed to perform a systematic review and
meta-analysis to determine the LTBI prevalence in prison officers worldwide. A
systematic search was performed in PubMed, WoS, Embase, and BVS, including all
articles related to LTBI prevalence and risk factors. After critical evaluation
and qualitative synthesis of the identified articles, a meta-analysis was used.？Five studies carried out between 2012 and 2022 were
included, with a total sample size of 1718 prison officers. The overall LTBI
prevalence was 50% [95% confidence interval [CI]: 48% - 52%; n = 816], with high heterogeneity between
studies. Smoking [OR=1.76; CI 95% = 1.26 - 2.46] and males [OR=2.08; CI 95% = 1.31 - 3.31] were positively related
to a higher LTBI prevalence among prison officers. Thus, preventive measures and the rapid and accurate
diagnosis of new cases should be emphasized to ensure tuberculosis control,
especially among risk groups such as prison officers.
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