Authors: F M Dogo, S Ate, K Agossou, S Menon, A A Fiogbé, K Akpadja, S K Adjoh, V Veronese, C S Merle, K G Koura
In Togo, during the COVID-19 pandemic, two community-based approaches for directly observed treatment (DOT) for tuberculosis (TB) were evaluated: one led by community health workers (CHW-DOT) and the other by families (FB-DOT). Results showed that the CHW-DOT group had higher rates of sputum conversion and more favorable treatment outcomes compared to the FB-DOT group. Non-smokers had better treatment outcomes than smokers. The findings suggest that integrating smoking cessation support into CHW-DOT programs could enhance TB treatment effectiveness.
Link: Decentralising DOT for drug-susceptible TB from the health facilities to the community level in Togo
Resource Topic: Tuberculosis
Resource Type: Evaluation
Year: 2024
Region: Africa
Country: Togo
Publisher May Restrict Access: Yes