Authors: Nicole Salazar-Austin, Alanna J Bergman, Christiaan Mulder, Carrie Tudor, Fiseha Mulatu, Gidea Conradie, Richard E Chaisson, Jonathan E Golub, Gavin Churchyard, Ahmed Bedru, Deanna Kerrigan
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 suggested, with health extension workers and TB specialists sharing responsibilities. Integrating TB care with other home-based services like HIV and vaccinations was recommended to reduce the workload. Increasing community awareness was seen as key to making these services more acceptable and improving TPT coverage for children.
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Resource Topic: Tuberculosis
Resource Type: Qualitative
Year: 2024
Region: Africa
Country: Ethiopia
Publisher May Restrict Access: No