In Ethiopia, adding tuberculosis (TB) diagnosis and treatment to community health workers’ tasks improved TB detection and treatment outcomes. However, access to TB services varies greatly across regions. This study mapped disparities in TB services, health center availability, and distance to care. Prioritizing districts with inadequate access for task-shifting could increase … [Read more...] about Inequalities in tuberculosis control in Ethiopia: A district-level distributional modelling analysis
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Interventions and implementation considerations for reducing pre-treatment loss to follow-up in adults with pulmonary tuberculosis: A scoping review
Tuberculosis (TB) is a major global health issue, with many cases in low- and middle-income countries. Pre-treatment loss to follow-up (PTLFU) worsens TB outcomes and spread. A review of 17 studies identified eight effective strategies to reduce PTLFU, such as support groups, mobile notifications, same-day testing, community health workers, and integrated TB/HIV services. … [Read more...] about Interventions and implementation considerations for reducing pre-treatment loss to follow-up in adults with pulmonary tuberculosis: A scoping review
Potential facilitators and inhibitors to the implementation and sustainability of the community-based tuberculosis care interventions. A case study from Moshupa, Botswana
Tuberculosis (TB) remains a significant health challenge in Botswana, with Moshupa village experiencing particularly high rates. To address this, community-based interventions involving treatment supporters have been implemented. However, this study identifies several facilitators and barriers affecting the success and sustainability of these interventions.Facilitators include … [Read more...] about Potential facilitators and inhibitors to the implementation and sustainability of the community-based tuberculosis care interventions. A case study from Moshupa, Botswana
An evaluation of community acceptability and adoption of the community-based TB care program using the diffusion of innovation model
Community-based TB care in Gondar, Ethiopia, led by health extension workers (HEWs), has shown promise in early TB diagnosis, prevention, and improved treatment outcomes. This study explored how well the program was accepted and adopted within the community. HEWs' outreach efforts made the program more compatible with community needs, but challenges such as limited support, … [Read more...] about An evaluation of community acceptability and adoption of the community-based TB care program using the diffusion of innovation model
Improving access to tuberculosis preventive treatment for children in Ethiopia: designing a home-based contact management intervention for the CHIP-TB trial through formative research
Tuberculosis (TB) preventive treatment (TPT) for children exposed to TB is often not widely implemented. A study in Oromia, Ethiopia, explored how home-based care could improve access to TB prevention. Interviews with healthcare workers, managers, and caregivers revealed that home-based services are more convenient for families, saving time and money. A team-based approach was … [Read more...] about Improving access to tuberculosis preventive treatment for children in Ethiopia: designing a home-based contact management intervention for the CHIP-TB trial through formative research