Knowledge, beliefs, and perceptions of tuberculosis among community members in Ntcheu district, Malawi

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dc.contributor.authorNyasulu, Peteren_ZA
dc.contributor.authorSikwese, Simonen_ZA
dc.contributor.authorChirwa, Tobiasen_ZA
dc.contributor.authorMakanjee, Chandraen_ZA
dc.contributor.authorMmanga, Madalitsoen_ZA
dc.contributor.authorBabalola, Joseph Omoniyien_ZA
dc.contributor.authorMpunga, Jamesen_ZA
dc.contributor.authorBanda, Hastings T.en_ZA
dc.contributor.authorMuula, Adamson S.en_ZA
dc.contributor.authorMunthali, Alister C.en_ZA
dc.date.accessioned2019-10-09T09:33:31Z
dc.date.available2019-10-09T09:33:31Z
dc.date.issued2019
dc.descriptionCITATION: Nyasulu, P., et al. 2018. Knowledge, beliefs, and perceptions of tuberculosis among community members in Ntcheu district, Malawi. Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare, 11:375-389, doi:10.2147/JMDH.S156949.
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dc.description.abstractIntroduction: The global burden of tuberculosis (TB) remains significantly high, with overreliance on biomedical interventions and inadequate exploration of the socioeconomic and cultural context of the infected population. A desired reduction in disease burden can be enhanced through a broader theoretical understanding of people’s health beliefs and concerns about TB. In this qualitative study, we explore the knowledge, beliefs, and perceptions of community members and people diagnosed with TB toward TB in Ntcheu district, Malawi. Methods: Using a qualitative phenomenological study design, data were obtained from eight focus-group discussions and 16 individual in-depth interviews. The community’s experiences and perceptions of TB were captured without using any preconceived framework. Adult participants who had had or never had a diagnosis of TB were purposively selected by sex and age and enrolled for the study. Discussions and individual interviews lasting about 60 minutes each were audiotaped, transcribed, and translated into English and analyzed using MaxQDA 10 software for qualitative analysis. Results: Most participants believed that TB was curable and would go for diagnosis if they had symptoms suggestive of the disease. However, based on their beliefs, individuals expressed some apprehension about the spread of TB and the social implications of being diagnosed with the disease. This perception affected participants’ responses about seeking diagnosis and treatment. Conclusion: A supportive and collective approach consisting of a combination of mass media, interactive communication campaigns, emphasizing TB symptoms, transmission, and stigma could be useful in addressing barriers to early diagnosis and care-seeking behavior.en_ZA
dc.description.urihttps://www.dovepress.com/knowledge-beliefs-and-perceptions-of-tuberculosis-among-community-memb-peer-reviewed-article-JMDH
dc.description.versionPublisher's version
dc.format.extent15 pages ; illustrations
dc.identifier.citationNyasulu, P., et al. 2018. Knowledge, beliefs, and perceptions of tuberculosis among community members in Ntcheu district, Malawi. Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare, 11:375-389, doi:10.2147/JMDH.S156949
dc.identifier.issn1178-2390 (online)
dc.identifier.otherdoi:10.2147/JMDH.S156949
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/106611
dc.language.isoen_ZAen_ZA
dc.publisherDove Medical Press
dc.rights.holderAuthors retain copyright
dc.subjectTuberculosis -- Public opinion -- Ntcheu District (Malawi)en_ZA
dc.titleKnowledge, beliefs, and perceptions of tuberculosis among community members in Ntcheu district, Malawien_ZA
dc.typeArticleen_ZA
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