Perceptions of Adolescents and Health Workers Towards Adolescents' TB Diagnosis in Central Uganda: A Cross-Sectional Qualitative Study.

Winters Muttamba Mudarshiru Bbuye Joseph Baruch BalukuStephen KyaligonzaJoanitah NalunjogiIvan KimuliBruce Kirenga

Published in: Risk management and healthcare policy (2021)

Adolescents present unique challenges that need to be addressed if TB diagnosis is to improve. These challenges could be handled by interventions that lead to minimal disruptions on school schedules, provision of adolescent-friendly services and intervention to build capacity of health care workers in the provision of adolescent-friendly services.

Keyphrases

young adults
mental health
physical activity
healthcare
primary care
mycobacterium tuberculosis
randomized controlled trial
palliative care
childhood cancer
public health
low cost
health promotion
social media