Person-centered and youth-oriented interventions to improve TB Care for adolescents and young adults.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Globally adolescents and young adults (AYA) with tuberculosis (TB) face unique challenges. Until recently they have received little attention and few tailored interventions exist. To improve TB outcomes in this population, there is a need to implement tailored interventions. However, limited research has been conducted about how to meet the needs of AYA with tuberculosis. In this paper we present the findings of a qualitative study to explore the needs of AYA with TB in Zimbabwe and to identify interventions to optimize their engagement in TB care.

Methods

We conducted two participatory workshops with 16 AYA, aged 10-24 years diagnosed with TB to explore their experiences of TB disease and treatment. Through subsequent interviews with 15 of the same AYA and with

SUBMITTER: Waterous P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11567634 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature