ArticleGlobal health action2025
Primary health care response to tuberculosis treatment in Brazilian cities during the COVID-19 pandemic: a mixed-method study.
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backgroundThe interruption of tuberculosis care and monitoring activities during the Covid-19 pandemic resulted in delays in diagnosis and treatment of this disease, which compromised progress towards the goal of elimination.
objectivesAnalyze tuberculosis-related activities offered in primary health care settings in Brazil during 2020-2022.
methodsThis mixed-method convergent parallel study was conducted in four state capitals, with the number of health units defined by sample calculation. Professionals in various areas were interviewed as key informants in primary care services to investigate tuberculosis-related activities provided during the pandemic. Using these findings, we identified common themes in both the quantitative and qualitative data.
resultsFour major themes were identified: 'Consultations for people undergoing tuberculosis treatment within the context of health reorganization;' 'Compromised testing and surveillance;' 'Drug dispensing in collaborative activities to reduce the exposure of people undergoing treatment;' and 'Changes in directly observed therapy to reduce infection risk.' Changes in the tuberculosis-related activities were identified in all four cities during the study period; the mean rates of change were lowest in São Paulo and higher in Goiânia and João Pessoa for nearly all the activities offered.
conclusionsStructural barriers must be identified in each city (such as laboratory network function, reorganization strategies, and local and national directives) to address specific needs related to tuberculosis care during emergency situations and continue progress toward eliminating this disease.
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