Olivia Horna-Campos' papers show that Peruvians who spend more time on public transport have increased risk of TB infection and disease. Is anyone aware of empirical studies conducted in Sub Saharan Africa exploring the link between use of indoor public space and TB? I can find very few. I am reviewing the literature and need test papers to ensure my search terms are capturing relevant work.
Olivia Horna-Campos' studies are http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18257992, http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20487609 and http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21098828. The only paper I am aware of from Sub Saharan Africa is attached. It is a very simple descriptive study showing higher rates of TB notifications among hostel dwellers than among other residents of a South African township. It is possible that this association reflects the lower socioeconomic position of hostel dwellers rather than the time they spend in public spaces.
This is not exactly the same thing, but it might be relevant, especially if the references include any studies that are relevant: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21400349
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