Guidelines to Enhance the Implementation of Effective Tuberculosis Control Measures in Rural Public Hospitals of Vhembe District, South Africa

Tshitangano, Takalani G.; Maputle, Sonto M.; Netshikweta, M.L.; Ramakuela, N.J.; Netshisaulu, Khathutshelo Grace

doi:10.1080/09709274.2015.11906887

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“…The methods of Mackay (1969) called reasoning strategies were used to develop the guidelines as adopted by Tshitangano et al (2015). These strategies include analysis, synthesis, deductive reasoning and inductive reasoning.…”

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“…In South Africa, TB is regarded as a top national priority as it is one of the most common causes of mortality. According to Tshitangano et al (2015), the increasing rates of new cases of TB, MDR-TB and Extensively Drug Resistant Tuberculosis (XDR-TB) is becoming a major obstacle to achieving TB control and eradication by the year 2050 as stated by the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) number 6 and STOP TB partnership. The South African National AIDS Council formed the National Strategic Plan (NSP) on HIV, STIs and TB 2012-2016, that aimed to half the number of new TB infections and deaths from TB through a combination of interventions (Department of Health, (DoH) 2012).…”

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Proposed Guidelines to Minimise Multi-Drug Resistant Tuberculosis Treatment Default in a Multi-Drug Resistant Unit of Limpopo Province, South Africa

Chauke¹,

Netshikweta²,

Netshandama³

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Background:The increasing prevalence and incidence of Multi Drug Resistant Tuberculosis (MDR-TB) is as a result of the defaulting of treatment by patients. Worldwide, several factors that contribute to patients defaulting to tuberculosis treatment protocol have been identified. This paper aims to develop guidelines to minimise the defaulting rate of MDR-TB patients in MDR unit of Limpopo Province.Materials and Methods:The study was conducted using a qualitative approach. Tesch’s open coding method of data analysis was adopted to analyse the data obtained. Reasoning strategies were employed in the development of the guidelines. These include analysis, synthesis, deductive reasoning and inductive reasoning. Synthesis strategy was used to construct relational statements.Results:The factors contributing to patients’ default from MDR-TB treatment were identified and organized into four themes. Guidelines were developed to address each factor and give recommendations on possible solutions.Conclusion:The guidelines that were developed concluded that co-operation amongst the Department of Health, health practitioners, patient, and family members can help in preventing the defaulting of treatment.

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confidence: 99%