Diabetes-Tuberculosis Care in Eswatini: A Qualitative Study of Opportunities and Recommendations for Effective Services Integration.

ABSTRACT: Objective: This study describes the availability of basic services, equipment, and commodities for integrated DM-TB services, best practices by healthcare workers, and opportunities for better integration of DM-TB care in Eswatini. Methods: A qualitative design was used. Twenty-three healthcare workers participated in a survey and key informant interview. Results: Most respondents indicated DM and TB care are integrated and clients access blood pressure and fasting/random blood glucose assessment. Few respondents indicated they provide visual assessment, hearing assessment, and HbA1c testing. Respondents experienced stockouts of urinalysis strips, antihypertensive drugs, insulin, glucometer strips, and DM drugs in the previous 6 months before the interview. Four main t

SUBMITTER: Williams V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10097913 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature