Knowledge, attitudes, and practices on paediatric tuberculosis in rural Tanzania: insights for enhanced detection and care

Background

Paediatric tuberculosis (TB) remains underdiagnosed worldwide, with nearly 50% of cases missed. This issue is especially prominent in high-burden settings, where data on healthcare capacity for paediatric TB detection are limited. We assessed the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) regarding paediatric TB among healthcare workers (HCWs), community health workers (CHWs), and families in rural Tanzania.