Addressing constraints to informal providers’ involvement in tuberculosis control: a qualitative study of patent medicine dealers and tuberculosis programme managers

Abstract Background A major constraint to tuberculosis control is low case finding with under-reporting to national authorities. Evidence shows that Patent Medicine Dealers are first port of call for most people with symptoms of tuberculosis, yet there is poor referral of such clients to tuberculosi...

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Autores principales:	Cosmas Kenan Onah, Benedict Ndubueze Azuogu, Edmund Ndudi Ossai, Adaoha Pearl Agu, Victoria Chioma Azuogu, Isaac Alobu, Emeka Onwe Ogah
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Publicado:	BMC 2021
Materias:	Tuberculosis control Patent medicine dealers Chronic cough Presumptive tuberculosis referral DOTS Nigeria Public aspects of medicine RA1-1270
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spelling	oai:doaj.org-article:d384f6a484a14695b4621f0edde0eae72021-11-14T12:27:33ZAddressing constraints to informal providers’ involvement in tuberculosis control: a qualitative study of patent medicine dealers and tuberculosis programme managers10.1186/s41256-021-00227-x2397-0642https://doaj.org/article/d384f6a484a14695b4621f0edde0eae72021-11-01T00:00:00Zhttps://doi.org/10.1186/s41256-021-00227-xhttps://doaj.org/toc/2397-0642Abstract Background A major constraint to tuberculosis control is low case finding with under-reporting to national authorities. Evidence shows that Patent Medicine Dealers are first port of call for most people with symptoms of tuberculosis, yet there is poor referral of such clients to tuberculosis treatment facilities for further evaluation. This study investigated constraints to involvement of Patent Medicine Dealers in tuberculosis control. Methods This was a cross-sectional qualitative study among Patent Medicine Dealers and Tuberculosis Control Programme Managers in Ebonyi State Nigeria. Sixty-four Patent Medicine Dealers and five Tuberculosis Control Programme Managers were interviewed using Focus Group Discussion and In-Depth Interview respectively. Data was collected with electronic audio-recording device and analyzed using thematic approach. Results There are some knowledge gaps about tuberculosis signs, symptoms, free-treatment policy and mode of operation of care service among Patent Medicine Dealers. Patent Medicine Dealers and Tuberculosis Control Programme Managers are willing to collaborate in tuberculosis control effort but constant demand for incentives by Patent Medicine Dealers and inability of National Tuberculosis Control Programme to keep up with such demands are obvious constraints. Conclusions Knowledge gaps in tuberculosis, its control, constant demand for incentives by Patent Medicine Dealers and inability of National Tuberculosis Control Programme to satisfy such demands are constraints to involvement of Patent Medicine Dealers in tuberculosis control. More robust engagement of Patent Medicine Dealers in tuberculosis control with clear job description through tuberculosis education and provision of incentives to support them are recommended policy approaches to improve linkage of clients to tuberculosis treatment facilities.Cosmas Kenan OnahBenedict Ndubueze AzuoguEdmund Ndudi OssaiAdaoha Pearl AguVictoria Chioma AzuoguIsaac AlobuEmeka Onwe OgahBMCarticleTuberculosis controlPatent medicine dealersChronic coughPresumptive tuberculosis referralDOTSNigeriaPublic aspects of medicineRA1-1270ENGlobal Health Research and Policy, Vol 6, Iss 1, Pp 1-12 (2021)
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topic	Tuberculosis control Patent medicine dealers Chronic cough Presumptive tuberculosis referral DOTS Nigeria Public aspects of medicine RA1-1270
spellingShingle	Tuberculosis control Patent medicine dealers Chronic cough Presumptive tuberculosis referral DOTS Nigeria Public aspects of medicine RA1-1270 Cosmas Kenan Onah Benedict Ndubueze Azuogu Edmund Ndudi Ossai Adaoha Pearl Agu Victoria Chioma Azuogu Isaac Alobu Emeka Onwe Ogah Addressing constraints to informal providers’ involvement in tuberculosis control: a qualitative study of patent medicine dealers and tuberculosis programme managers
description	Abstract Background A major constraint to tuberculosis control is low case finding with under-reporting to national authorities. Evidence shows that Patent Medicine Dealers are first port of call for most people with symptoms of tuberculosis, yet there is poor referral of such clients to tuberculosis treatment facilities for further evaluation. This study investigated constraints to involvement of Patent Medicine Dealers in tuberculosis control. Methods This was a cross-sectional qualitative study among Patent Medicine Dealers and Tuberculosis Control Programme Managers in Ebonyi State Nigeria. Sixty-four Patent Medicine Dealers and five Tuberculosis Control Programme Managers were interviewed using Focus Group Discussion and In-Depth Interview respectively. Data was collected with electronic audio-recording device and analyzed using thematic approach. Results There are some knowledge gaps about tuberculosis signs, symptoms, free-treatment policy and mode of operation of care service among Patent Medicine Dealers. Patent Medicine Dealers and Tuberculosis Control Programme Managers are willing to collaborate in tuberculosis control effort but constant demand for incentives by Patent Medicine Dealers and inability of National Tuberculosis Control Programme to keep up with such demands are obvious constraints. Conclusions Knowledge gaps in tuberculosis, its control, constant demand for incentives by Patent Medicine Dealers and inability of National Tuberculosis Control Programme to satisfy such demands are constraints to involvement of Patent Medicine Dealers in tuberculosis control. More robust engagement of Patent Medicine Dealers in tuberculosis control with clear job description through tuberculosis education and provision of incentives to support them are recommended policy approaches to improve linkage of clients to tuberculosis treatment facilities.
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author	Cosmas Kenan Onah Benedict Ndubueze Azuogu Edmund Ndudi Ossai Adaoha Pearl Agu Victoria Chioma Azuogu Isaac Alobu Emeka Onwe Ogah
author_facet	Cosmas Kenan Onah Benedict Ndubueze Azuogu Edmund Ndudi Ossai Adaoha Pearl Agu Victoria Chioma Azuogu Isaac Alobu Emeka Onwe Ogah
author_sort	Cosmas Kenan Onah
title	Addressing constraints to informal providers’ involvement in tuberculosis control: a qualitative study of patent medicine dealers and tuberculosis programme managers
title_short	Addressing constraints to informal providers’ involvement in tuberculosis control: a qualitative study of patent medicine dealers and tuberculosis programme managers
title_full	Addressing constraints to informal providers’ involvement in tuberculosis control: a qualitative study of patent medicine dealers and tuberculosis programme managers
title_fullStr	Addressing constraints to informal providers’ involvement in tuberculosis control: a qualitative study of patent medicine dealers and tuberculosis programme managers
title_full_unstemmed	Addressing constraints to informal providers’ involvement in tuberculosis control: a qualitative study of patent medicine dealers and tuberculosis programme managers
title_sort	addressing constraints to informal providers’ involvement in tuberculosis control: a qualitative study of patent medicine dealers and tuberculosis programme managers
publisher	BMC
publishDate	2021
url	https://doaj.org/article/d384f6a484a14695b4621f0edde0eae7
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Addressing constraints to informal providers’ involvement in tuberculosis control: a qualitative study of patent medicine dealers and tuberculosis programme managers

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