Integration of systematic screening for tuberculosis in outpatient departments of urban primary healthcare facilities in Zambia: a case study of Kitwe district.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Tuberculosis (TB) is the leading cause of death from a single infectious agent globally, killing about 1.5 million people annually, yet 3 million cases are missed every year. The World Health Organization recommends systematic screening of suspected active TB patients among those visiting the healthcare facilities. While many countries have scaled-up systematic screening of TB, there has been limited assessment of the extent of its integration into the health system. This study sought to explore factors that shape the integration of systematic screening of TB in outpatient departments of primary healthcare facilities in Kitwe district, Zambia.

Methods

This was a qualitative case study with health providers including district managers, TB focal point persons and la

SUBMITTER: Zulu DW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9160503 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature