Primary health care staff's perceptions of childhood tuberculosis: a qualitative study from Tanzania

Stephanie Bjerrum; Michala V Rose; Ib C Bygbjerg; Sayoki G Mfinanga; Britt P Tersboel; Pernille Ravn

doi:10.1186/1472-6963-12-6

Primary health care staff's perceptions of childhood tuberculosis: a qualitative study from Tanzania

Stephanie Bjerrum, Michala V Rose, Ib C Bygbjerg, Sayoki G Mfinanga, Britt P Tersboel, Pernille Ravn

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Abstract

Diagnosing tuberculosis in children remains a great challenge in developing countries. Health staff working in the front line of the health service delivery system has a major responsibility for timely identification and referral of suspected cases of childhood tuberculosis. This study explored primary health care staff's perception, challenges and needs pertaining to the identification of children with tuberculosis in Muheza district in Tanzania.

Original language	English
Journal	B M C Health Services Research
Volume	12
Pages (from-to)	6
ISSN	1472-6963
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1186/1472-6963-12-6
Publication status	Published - 2012

Keywords

Adolescent
Attitude of Health Personnel
Child
Child, Preschool
Focus Groups
Humans
Medical Staff
Primary Health Care
Qualitative Research
Tanzania
Tuberculosis, Pulmonary

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