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Factors influencing tuberculosis preventive treatment implementation in India: A hybrid inductive-abductive thematic analysis using implementation framework
By Doke PP, Chutke AP, Gothankar JS and 4 others.
Abstract
Background
India has committed to achieving 'Eliminate Tuberculosis (TB)' by 2025. The Government of India issued guidelines regarding the crucial strategy of Tuberculosis Preventive Treatment in July 2021.
Objectives
To identify factors influencing tuberculosis preventive treatment program implementation and acceptance of tuberculosis preventive treatment.
Methods
We conducted the study in the Pune district from April to August 2024. It was a qualitative study using Focus Group Discussions (FGD) with Medical Officers (MO) and adult contacts of the index case, and In-depth Interviews (IDI) with senior health officers. We conducted eight FGDs with MOs and six with adult contacts, and conducted in-depth interviews with senior health officers. Data were transcribed, translated, and analyzed using MAXQDA.