A Comprehensive Systematic Review of The Relationship between Poverty Status and Access to Tuberculosis Treatment in Developing Countries

Introduction: Tuberculosis (TB) remains a major global health challenge, disproportionately affecting populations in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Poverty is a fundamental social determinant that intersects with and exacerbates barriers to TB care, from diagnosis through treatment completion. Understanding the multifaceted relationship between poverty status and access to TB treatment is critical for designing equitable and effective interventions to end the TB epidemic (Teo et al.,