Community views on active case finding for tuberculosis in low‐ and middle‐income countries: a qualitative evidence synthesis

Medley, Nancy, Taylor, Melissa, Wyk, Susanna and Oliver, Sandy (2021) 'Community views on active case finding for tuberculosis in low‐ and middle‐income countries: a qualitative evidence synthesis'. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Vol 3, Issue CD014756.

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Abstract

Objectives
This is a protocol for a Cochrane Review (qualitative). The objectives are as follows:
To synthesize community views on tuberculosis active case finding programmes in low‐ and middle‐income countries.
Review question
In areas of the world where tuberculosis is common, what views do communities and high‐risk populations hold about tuberculosis active case finding programmes?
Target audience
Policy groups at global, national and local levels considering, recommending, designing, or implementing active case finding programmes.
Feasibility of programmes, as assessed by health staff, will not be part of this review.

Item Type:	Article
Subjects:	W General Medicine. Health Professions > Health Services. Patients and Patient Advocacy > W 85 Patients. Attitude and compliance WA Public Health > Health Problems of Special Population Groups > WA 395 Health in developing countries WF Respiratory System > Tuberculosis > WF 200 Tuberculosis (General) WF Respiratory System > Tuberculosis > WF 220 Diagnosis. Prognosis
Faculty: Department:	Clinical Sciences & International Health > Clinical Sciences Department
Digital Object Identifer (DOI):	https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD014756
Depositing User:	Christianne Esparza
Date Deposited:	25 Mar 2021 16:55
Last Modified:	17 Mar 2022 02:02
URI:	https://archive.lstmed.ac.uk/id/eprint/17337

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