Abstract

This study aimed to assess the prevalence and impact of Tuberculosis (TB) among HIVinfected
patients receiving care at the Itojo Hospital HIV Clinic in Ntungamo District. Utilizing
a cross-sectional research design, data from 252 respondents, collected through
questionnaires and interviews, were analyzed using Excel and SPSS. The findings revealed a
7.14% prevalence of TB among HIV-infected clients at the hospital, with TB identified as a
significant contributor to mortality in this population. Health education initiatives and the
provision of IPT (anti-TB drug) were recognized as effective measures in TB control.
Additionally, the hospital's utilization of a GeneXpert machine for TB testing was highlighted
as instrumental in identifying and segregating TB patients from TB-free individuals.
Recommendations include intensifying health education efforts to mitigate TB prevalence
and associated risks among HIV patients
Keywords: Tuberculosis, HIV, Patients, Anti-TB, ART.