Among families participating in a study in Western Cape, South Africa, 35% of mothers who were previously employed stopped working to care for children who had survived tuberculosis meningitis resulting in permanent disabilities. 19% of families reported experiencing financial loss as a result of caring for these disabled children.
Full Citation:
Krauss-Mars, A.H., and Lachman, P.I.. 1992. Social factors associated with tuberculosis meningitis. South African Medical Journal. 81(1).
Title of Article: Social factors associated with tuberculosis meningitis
Author(s): Krauss-Mars, A.H., and Lachman, P.I.
Publication Year: 1992
Publication Name: South African Medical Journal
Publication Volume: 81(1)
Publication Source URL: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=1729728
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Topics: Economics & Return on Investment
Disease Vaccines: Meningitis | Tuberculosis/BCG
Countries: South Africa
WHO Regions: Africa