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Perceptions of tuberculosis and home-based infection screening among families and providers in Madagascar: a qualitative study

Voahirana Tantely Andrianantoandro
Rila Ratovoson
Mamy Jean Jacques Razafimahatratra
Martine Audibert
Niaina Rakotosamimananan
Jonathan Hoffmann

2025Open accessUniversity Of Antananarivo

Abstract

Improving communication about TB and implementing a home-based screening strategy for HHCs to identify individuals at high risk of TB progression have the potential to improve TB control in Madagascar.

Research topics

Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology
Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia detection and treatment
Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections

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DOI: 10.1186/s12889-025-24333-4

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