Authors: Elijah Ronald Kakande ,Jason Johnson-Peretz,Rachel Abbott,Bob Ssekyanzi,Maxim Twinomujuni,Fred Atwiine,Milliam Korukiiko,Hellen Nakato Atuhaire,Joan Nangendo,Gloria Nattabi,Willington Ariho,Geoff Lavoy,Gabriel Chamie,Laura B. Balzer,Diane V. Havlir,Fred C. Semitala,Edwin Charlebois,Moses R. Kamya,Carina Marquez
This study explored a community-based approach to help children at risk of tuberculosis receive and complete preventive treatment. It found that bringing care closer to home, with support from community health workers and peer groups, can reduce costs, improve trust, and help children stick to treatment. However, challenges like low awareness, stigma, lack of medicines, and limited training for health workers could affect success. The study shows that this approach has strong potential but needs better support to work well.
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Resource Topic: CHW Role, Preventive health, Tuberculosis
Resource Type: Qualitative
Year: 2026
Region: Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)
Country: Uganda
Publisher May Restrict Access: No