Between Donor Interest, Global Models and Local Conditions: Treatment and Decision-Making in the Somalia-Finland Tuberculosis Control Project, 1981–3
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DOI: 10.1017/mdh.2019.78
Abstract: Despite numerous global health initiatives after World War II, tuberculosis still poses a major threat in sub-Saharan Africa. This article examines one attempt to tackle this problem: the Somalia-Finland Tuberculosis Control Project. Conducted in the… read more here.
Keywords: somalia finland; project; treatment; finland tuberculosis ... See more keywords
Large funding inflows, limited local capacity and emerging disease control priorities: a situational assessment of tuberculosis control in Myanmar
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DOI: 10.1093/heapol/czx062
Abstract: There are numerous challenges in planning and implementing effective disease control programmes in Myanmar, which is undergoing internal political and economic transformations whilst experiencing massive inflows of external funding. The objective of our study-involving key… read more here.
Keywords: control; disease control; funding; health ... See more keywords
Is Glycemic Control the Secret to Tuberculosis Control?
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DOI: 10.1164/rccm.202103-0703ed
Abstract: Neighborhoods with greater prevalence of minority residents have lower continuous positive airway pressure adherence. Am J Respir Crit Care Med 2021;204:339–346. 8. Williams DR, Collins C. Racial residential segregation: a fundamental cause of racial disparities… read more here.
Keywords: secret tuberculosis; health; control; glycemic control ... See more keywords
Tuberculosis control, and the where and why of artificial intelligence
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DOI: 10.1183/23120541.00056-2017
Abstract: Countries aiming to reduce their tuberculosis (TB) burden by 2035 to the levels envisaged by the World Health Organization End TB Strategy need to innovate, with approaches such as digital health (electronic and mobile health)… read more here.
Keywords: artificial intelligence; intelligence; control artificial; tuberculosis control ... See more keywords
Through service providers’ eyes: health systems factors affecting implementation of tuberculosis control in Enugu State, South-Eastern Nigeria
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DOI: 10.1186/s12879-020-4944-9
Abstract: Background Well-functioning health systems are essential to achieving global and national tuberculosis (TB) control targets. This study examined health system factors affecting implementation of TB control programme from the perspectives of service providers. Methods The… read more here.
Keywords: service providers; health systems; service; health ... See more keywords
Governance of tuberculosis control programme in Nigeria
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DOI: 10.1186/s40249-019-0556-2
Abstract: BackgroundThe role of governance in strengthening tuberculosis (TB) control has received little research attention. This review provides evidence of how institutional designs and organisational practices influence implementation of the national TB control programme (NTP) in… read more here.
Keywords: control; control programme; governance; review ... See more keywords
Discourses on short-coursetherapy for tuberculosis control.
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DOI: 10.1590/0034-7167-2016-0463
Abstract: Objective: to analyze the meanings produced through the experiences and perceptions of healthcare professionals on the implementation of the strategy of directly observed treatment short course for tuberculosis control. Method: qualitative study carried out in… read more here.
Keywords: treatment; tuberculosis; short coursetherapy; tuberculosis control ... See more keywords
Discourses of healthcare professionals about health surveillance actions for Tuberculosis control.
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DOI: 10.1590/s1980-220x2016018203213
Abstract: OBJECTIVE To analyze the meanings produced in the Health Surveillance actions for tuberculosis control, carried out by healthcare professionals in Mozambique. METHOD Qualitative study using the theoretical and methodological framework of the French Discourse Analysis.… read more here.
Keywords: control; tuberculosis control; health surveillance; healthcare professionals ... See more keywords
[Application of two-step approach for tuberculosis infection testing in tuberculosis control in schools].
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DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn112150-20191204-00909
Abstract: Latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) testing and treatment in high risk populations is an important tool for tuberculosis control. In China, tuberculin skin test (TST) has been recommended as a primary testing method for Mycobacterium tuberculosis… read more here.
Keywords: step approach; infection; two step; tuberculosis ... See more keywords