Effectiveness of a Theory-Based Intervention in Improving Bacillus Calmette-Guérin Uptake and Preventive Practices of Childhood Tuberculosis Among Pregnant Women: Protocol for a Randomized Control Trial

The developed health education intervention module in this study has the potential to be adopted and included as part of routine antenatal care services. Its implementation could effectively raise awareness among pregnant women in Somalia regarding the importance of BCG vaccination and TB prevention practices, ultimately mitigating childhood mortality rates associated with TB-disseminated diseases in the country.