Determinants and barriers in early tuberculosis treatment in children at a primary health care facility in Kampala, Uganda; A mixed methods study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Tuberculosis (TB) remains a leading cause of mortality worldwide, with childhood TB posing unique diagnostic challenges due to its pauci bacillary nature. The World Health Organization emphasizes that these diagnostic difficulties hinder early detection, contributing to delays in treatment initiation, disease progression, and increased morbidity and mortality. Addressing these challenges is critical to achieving the global goal of ending TB as a public health threat by 2030. This study aimed to determine the median time to TB treatment initiation and explore the factors influencing early treatment among children under 15 years at Kisenyi Health Center IV.

Methods

We conducted a retrospective cohort mixed-methods study. Quantitative data were obtained through a ret

SUBMITTER: Muzeyi W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12002530 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature