Development of a Logic Model for Implementing Active Screening and Motivation of Presumptive TB Patients by Involving Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan (NYKS) Youth Club Members in India

Introduction: India has setup an ambitious target of TB elimination by 2025. Early detection of TB is extremelycrucial. However, majority of the presumptive TB cases report late. This study develops an implementationprogram logic model involving youth club members of existing Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan (NYKS), agovernment of India enterprise, to provide sustainable and community-driven solution.Methodology: Study used standard method for developing logic model. This included defining its purpose andscope, and actions including identification of inputs, resources, activities, core interventions, and the expectedchange viz. outputs and outcomes. The identification of these domains followed by model development, itstesting, refinement, and practical utilization.Results: NYKS Logic model for implementing active screening and motivation of persons with TB suggestivesymptoms for timely detection of TB cases has been developed in this study. Different domains and correspondingactivities are presented within the ‘NYKS Logic Model’. Developed NYKS logic model meticulously outlined(1) input, (2) process, (3) output, and (4) outcome domains and activities (1) Information, Education, andCommunication (IEC); (2) Screening; (3) Referral; and (4) Case Detection pertaining to domains. For all includeddomains and activities, 36 indicators for monitoring were outlined meticulously.Discussion: NYKS Logic model serves as a visual representation of relationships between inputs, processes,outputs, and outcomes domains, and their activities. This logic model encompasses four key activities, linkingresources, activities, and outcomes with a structured framework. IEC activities are primary step. Screeningsystematically assesses individuals. Referral activities, directs presumptive TB cases to diagnosis. Finally, casedetection, works out as the conclusive stage.Conclusion: NYKS logic model for TB screening has been developed.