Open AccessExperience and Perception of Healthcare Workers on the Challenges of Follow-Up and Treatment of Tuberculosis Patients in Southern Ethiopia: An Exploratory-Descriptive Qualitative Study
Author(s) -
Amene Abebe Kerbo,
Shemsu Nuriye,
Daniel Baza,
Mesfin Markos,
Selamawit Woldeyohanes,
Temesgen Bati Gelgelu
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
risk management and healthcare policy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.828
H-Index - 22
ISSN - 1179-1594
DOI - 10.2147/rmhp.s386012
Subject(s) - nonprobability sampling , health care , qualitative research , medicine , nursing , exploratory research , qualitative property , medical education , family medicine , psychology , environmental health , sociology , political science , social science , population , machine learning , computer science , law
There is a scarcity of research evidence on TB follow-up and treatment challenges from a healthcare worker's perspective in Ethiopia. Therefore, this study aimed to explore and describe the experience and perception of healthcare workers on the challenges of follow-up and treatment of TB patients in Southern Ethiopia.