Exploring barriers of household contact screening of index case contacts of pulmonary tuberculosis cases in Sekela district, Amhara region, Ethiopia: 2023; descriptive qualitative study
The overall explorations of this study identified multiple and interconnected barriers that range from individuals to health system levels which influence contact screening of pulmonary tuberculosis cases in the study area. Not paying attention to contact tracing activity by health system care system results lack of commitment of health care workers not giving health education to community.
Authors
- Eskezyiaw Agedew
- Aysheshim Asnake Abneh
- Zewudu Dagnaw
- Abiot Aschale
- Mihrete Geremew
- Tadele Derbew Kassie
Institutions
- Debre Markos University (ET)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS ONE
- Published
- 2025-12-30
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0339992
- Primary Topic
- Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Debre Markos University