Latent tuberculosis screening and treatment among asylum seekers: a mixed-methods study.
Ineke SpruijtDawit Tesfay HaileJeanine SuurmondSusan van den HofMarga KoendersPeter KouwNatascha van NoortSophie ToumanianFrank CobelensSimone GoosenConnie ErkensPublished in: The European respiratory journal (2019)
LTBI screening and treatment of asylum seekers is feasible and effective when high quality of care is provided, including culture-sensitive TB education throughout the care cascade. Additionally, collaboration with partner organisations, such as agencies responsible for reception and support of asylum seekers, should be in place.