Facilitators and barriers to latent tuberculosis infection treatment among primary healthcare workers in Malaysia: a qualitative study

Facilitators and barriers to latent tuberculosis infection treatment among primary healthcare workers in Malaysia: a qualitative study

Abstract Background Healthcare workers (HCWs) have an increased risk of active and latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) compared to the general population. Despite existing guidelines on the prevention and management of LTBI, little is known about why HCWs who tested positive for LTBI refuse treatme...

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Main Authors: Siti Nur Farhana H., Anusha Manoharan, Wen Ming Koh, Manimaran K., Ee Ming Khoo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-08-01
Series:BMC Health Services Research
Subjects:
Healthcare workers
Latent TB infection
Malaysia
Primary care
Qualitative study
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-023-09937-z

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-023-09937-z

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