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ArticleJornal brasileiro de pneumologia : publicacao oficial da Sociedade Brasileira de Pneumologia e Tisilogia2025

Expert perspectives on tuberculosis screening procedures for migrants.

Marina Pinheiro, David N Moreira, Ana Aguiar, Raquel Duarte

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Article in Jornal brasileiro de pneumologia : publicacao oficial da Sociedade Brasileira de Pneumologia e Tisilogia, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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4 authors.

Marina Pinheiro. Unidade Local de Saúde de Barcelos/Esposende, EPE, Barcelos/Esposende, Portugal.ORCID 0000-0002-6931-1355
David N Moreira. Unidade Local de Saúde de Barcelos/Esposende, EPE, Barcelos/Esposende, Portugal.ORCID 0000-0002-7601-5810
Ana Aguiar. EPIUnit ITR, Instituto de Saúde Pública da Universidade do Porto, Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal.ORCID 0000-0001-7643-8963
Raquel Duarte. EPIUnit ITR, Instituto de Saúde Pública da Universidade do Porto, Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal.ORCID 0000-0003-2257-3099

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveTo evaluate the perspectives of tuberculosis experts from different countries regarding national screening procedures.

methodsThis was a qualitative descriptive study. Data were collected by using electronic, anonymized surveys with experts in tuberculosis in seven different countries within two World Health Organization regions (Europe and Africa). Thematic analysis was employed.

resultsThe survey results indicate that there are varied perceptions of and experiences with national guidelines on screening for and treatment of tuberculosis (especially in the population tested), the appropriate timing of screening, types of tests, best practices, barriers, and limitations of the screening. The participants highlighted the importance of integrating health care services into the community to achieve people-centered health care. The study also sheds light on the importance of involving trained nurses and social workers in the screening process and of networks to ensure continuity of care.

conclusionsThe overall perceptions of the respondents underscore the importance of standardized screening guidelines. The ongoing collaboration between public health services, the private sector, and the community is essential to reduce tuberculosis transmission, as well as to provide substantial public health and economic benefits.

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Mass ScreeningTransients and MigrantsTuberculosisAfricaEuropeFemaleHumansMalePractice Guidelines as TopicQualitative ResearchSurveys and Questionnaires

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PMCPMC11665311

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