Stakeholder perspectives for optimization of tuberculosis contact investigation in a high-burden setting.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Optimal tuberculosis contact investigation impacts TB prevention, timely case finding and linkage to care, however data on routine implementation in high burden contexts is limited.

Materials and methods

In a multi-method qualitative study based on individual interviews with TB patients, facility observations and focus group discussions with health workers (HWs) in 13 public health facilities, and key informant interviews with governmental and non-governmental experts, we describe TB contact investigation in the context of an urban setting in Kenya and identify opportunities for optimization.

Results

Invitation of TB patients to bring close contacts by HWs was key for all patient decisions that led to contact screening in addition to patients' understandi

SUBMITTER: Marangu D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5590832 | biostudies-literature | 2017

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature