Acceptability of integrating traditional tuberculosis care with modern healthcare services in the Amhara Regional State of Northwest Ethiopia: A qualitative study.

ABSTRACT: Many people with tuberculosis (TB) rely solely on traditional healthcare services. Integrating traditional healthcare with modern healthcare services can increase access, quality, continuity, consumer satisfaction, and efficiency. However, successful integration of traditional healthcare with modern healthcare services requires stakeholder acceptance. Therefore, this study aimed to explore the acceptability of integrating traditional care with modern TB care in the South Gondar zone, the Amhara Regional State, northwest Ethiopia. Data were collected from patients with TB, traditional healers, religious leaders, healthcare providers, and TB program personnel. Data were collected using in-depth interviews and focus group discussions from January to May 2022. A total of 44 participants were i

SUBMITTER: Amare D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10209679 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature