Perceptions about and reasons for participation in research bronchoscopy in Uganda: A qualitative analysis.

ABSTRACT: This study sought to assess perceptions towards and reasons for participation in research bronchoscopy studies in a high TB burden urban setting. Additionally, the study aimed to identify areas of pre- and post-procedural concern among healthy adults approached to participate in research bronchoscopy. A cross sectional qualitative study was undertaken at the Uganda-Case Western Reserve University Collaboration Tuberculosis Research Project Clinic at Mulago National Referral Hospital in Kampala, Uganda. In-depth interviews were conducted with participants at their pre-bronchoscopy visit (n = 17) and after they had undergone bronchoscopy (n = 23) to examine their perceptions and experiences with the procedure. Following consent, all interviews were audio recorded and later transcribed and ty

SUBMITTER: Kaawa-Mafigiri D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10588838 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature