Why do healthcare workers refuse tuberculosis preventive treatment (TPT)? a qualitative study from Puducherry, South India
Addressing the identified knowledge gaps and false perception through targeted interventions, healthcare institutions can improve TPT uptake. Implementing a comprehensive strategy that combines hospital policies to initiate screening and treatment, a supportive environment and shorter TPT regimens is essential to prevent TB among HCWs.
Authors
- Sonali Sarkar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0528-6805)
- M. Rajaram (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9622-5324)
- Sadhana Subramanian (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6563-5910)
- Jilisha Gnanadhas
- Palanivel Chinnakali (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8320-1016)
- Senbagavalli Prakashbabu
Institutions
- Jawaharlal Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMJ Open Respiratory Research
- Published
- 2024-12-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjresp-2024-002576
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.78
Funders
- Jawaharlal Institute Of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research