Sensitivity Analysis of a Tuberculosis Transmission Model with Incomplete Treatment

Joko Harianto, Diki Fernandi

Abstract


Tuberculosis (TB) remains a major global health concern due to its complex transmission dynamics and frequent treatment interruptions. This study utilizes a SEITR compartmental model to quantitatively analyze the spread and control of TB. The model calculates the basic reproduction number, disease-free equilibrium, and endemic equilibrium to evaluate system stability. Sensitivity analysis identifies key parameters influencing the infected population: effective contact rate, natural mortality rate, population recruitment rate, and treatment rate. Among these, the effective contact rate and natural mortality rate significantly impact disease persistence. The findings suggest that effective TB control can be achieved through early detection and isolation of infectious individuals, timely and proper treatment, improved indoor ventilation, and the consistent use of masks by active TB patients. This model-based approach offers empirical evidence to inform public health policies, highlighting critical intervention points to interrupt TB transmission and improve treatment outcomes.

Keywords


Basic Reproduction Number; Sensitivity Analisys; Tuberculosis.

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.18860/cauchy.v11i1.36325

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