Post-TB treatment completion experiences of children, adolescents, and caregivers from Cape Town.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Post-TB life is associated with a range of clinical, economic, social, and psychological sequelae, with limited data available on children and adolescents. We describe child TB survivors' physical, emotional, and social post-TB treatment experiences, in a high-incidence setting in South Africa.

Methods

An explorative qualitative study was nested within the Umoya TB cohort between June and September 2023. We used semi-structured interviews and participatory methods, including body mapping, to explore participants' physical, emotional, and social wellbeing. Data were analysed using a deductive thematic approach and a health-related quality-of-life framework.

Results

Thirty semi-structured interviews were conducted with 15 children/adolescents; median age 9 ye

SUBMITTER: Monin C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12617085 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature