Determinants of underweight and overweight/obesity among people with tuberculosis in Kampala, Uganda: A cross-sectional study
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Malnutrition significantly contributes to mortality among people with tuberculosis (TB). However, evidence on factors associated with the specific forms of malnutrition, specifically underweight and overweight/obesity, beyond clinical determinants, remains limited in many settings. We investigated the prevalence and determinants of underweight and overweight/obesity among people with pulmonary TB across five health facilities in Kampala, Uganda. METHODS: This analytic cross-sectional study involved people with pulmonary TB, either clinically diagnosed or bacteriologically confirmed, aged ≥18 years sampled across five health facilities in Kampala, Uganda. Nutritional status was assessed using body mass index (BMI, kg/m²) and categorized as underweight (
Fields of Study & Subjects
Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology
Diagnosis and treatment of tuberculosis
Malaria Research and Control
Publication details
- Journal / source
- PLoS ONE
- Publisher
- Public Library of Science (PLoS)
- Volume
- 21
- Issue
- 2
- Pages
- e0324584–e0324584
- Publication date
- 13 February 2026
- Language
- EN