Barriers and facilitators of tuberculosis treatment adherence among nomadic populations in Sub-Saharan Africa: A scoping review protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Tuberculosis (TB) is a notable public health issue in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), disproportionately affecting vulnerable populations such as nomads. Their migratory lifestyles limit consistent access to TB diagnostic and treatment services, leading to delays in diagnosis and challenges in completing the full TB treatment regimen. This scoping review aims to map the existing evidence on barriers and facilitators of TB treatment adherence among nomadic populations in SSA.

Methods

The review will follow the Arksey and O'Malley methodological framework. Relevant published literature will be searched using a combination of keywords, Boolean terms, and Medical Subject Headings (MESH) across PubMed, Scopus, Google Scholar, and relevant grey literature sources. Eligible

SUBMITTER: Troop P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12798961 | biostudies-literature | 2026

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature