Perceptions of tuberculosis and home-based infection screening among families and providers in Madagascar: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Madagascar is a country with a high tuberculosis (TB) burden, and the incidence of the disease has remained unchanged since 2013. TB detection largely relies on passive strategies, with little attention given to TB infections (TBIs), which are silent reservoirs that fuel future active TB cases.

Method

This qualitative study investigated how Malagasy communities perceive TB and an innovative approach for TBI screening and care. This approach was developed through the APRECIT operational research project in partnership with the National Tuberculosis Control Program (NTP). Semi-structured in-depth interviews were conducted between March and May 2023 with a sample of stakeholders and health workers (26 HWs) at the national, regional and community levels and focus grou

SUBMITTER: Andrianantoandro VTA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12461993 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature