ArticleGlobal health action2022
Experiences and perceptions of participants on the pathway towards clinical management of dual tuberculosis and diabetes mellitus in Tanzania.
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- The integration of communicable and non-communicable disease (CD-NCD) health services in Africa: A scoping review.PLOS global public health · 2026Article
- Person-centred care for people with tuberculosis-associated comorbidities: a multi-country qualitative study.BMJ open · 2025Article
- Transforming Nursing Practice to Optimize Care of Patients with Tuberculosis and Associated Comorbidities in the Kilimanjaro Region, Tanzania.The open nursing journal · 2025Article
- Tackling syndemics by integrating infectious and noncommunicable diseases in health systems of low- and middle-income countries: A narrative systematic review.PLOS global public health · 2024Article
- Geographic mobility and treatment outcomes among people in care for tuberculosis in the Lake Victoria region of East Africa: A multi-site prospective cohort study.PLOS global public health · 2023Article
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Abstract
backgroundDiabetes mellitus (DM) is a common comorbidity among people with tuberculosis (TB). Despite the availability of guidelines on how to integrate dual TB/DM in Tanzania, the practice of integration at various healthcare levels is unclear.
objectiveTo explore the participants' experiences and perceptions on the pathway towards clinical management of dual TB/DM.
methodThe research was carried out in Dar es Salaam, Iringa, and Kilimanjaro regions between January and February 2020. A qualitative, in-depth interview approach was used to collect participants' experiences and perspectives on the acquisition of dual TB/DM services at various levels of healthcare facilities. The information gathered were coded and classified thematically.
resultsThe participants' perception of TB services within the healthcare facilities was positive due to the support they received from the healthcare providers. On the other hand, participants reported difficulty receiving management in various health facilities for each condition in terms of access to dual TB/DM care and access to DM medication. This was viewed as a significant challenge for the participants with dual TB/DM.
conclusionsThe current disjunction and disruption in healthcare for people with dual TB/DM makes it difficult to access services at various levels of health facilities. For optimal clinical management for people with dual TB/DM, patient-centered strategies and integrated approaches are urgently needed.
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