Determinants of adherence towards tuberculosis guidelines among Indonesian private practitioners: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

In high tuberculosis (TB) burden countries, the private sector manages a large proportion of initial visits by presumptive patients with TB. In Indonesia, the second largest contributor of TB cases globally, private practitioners (PPs) often do not adhere to national TB guidelines. A district public-private mix programme to mitigate this issue was started in 2019, yet engagement remains low. This study examines what affects the decisions of Indonesian PPs regarding TB management.

Methods

We performed semistructured in-depth interviews and focus group discussions (FGDs) with 24 PPs and 6 relevant stakeholders. Data collection and analysis were based on Flottorp's comprehensive and generic checklist on determinants of healthcare professional practice, including se

SUBMITTER: Lestari BW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11624733 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature