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To assess the impact of mobile health clinics on tuberculosis patient outcomes in urban Nigerian slums.

February 28, 2026Open Access

Mobile Health Clinics' Impact on Tuberculosis Patient Outcomes in Urban Nigerian Slums: An Interrupted Time Series Analysis

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Interrupted time series analysis shows improved tuberculosis treatment completion in urban slums, indicating effectiveness of mobile health clinics.

To assess the impact of mobile health clinics on tuberculosis patient outcomes in urban Nigerian slums.
Interrupted time series design used to compare TB case notifications and treatment completion rates.
Data collected from health records over a two-year period before and after MHC interventions.
Analysis estimated treatment effect using a logistic regression model.
15% increase in the proportion of patients completing TB treatment post-MHC intervention (95% CI: 4-26%).
Enhanced patient engagement and adherence observed due to MHC implementation.
MHCs demonstrated potential to improve TB outcomes in underserved urban settings.

Chinedu et al. (2004) studied this question.

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Interrupted time series analysis shows improved tuberculosis treatment completion in urban slums, indicating effectiveness of mobile health clinics.