Experiences with Tuberculosis Management among Community-Based Care Providers in Indonesia: A Qualitative Study

To explore experiences with TB management among community-based care
providers. Descriptive qualitative study. A total of 25 care providers were
selected using purposive sampling. Data were collected by semi-structured
interviews and analyzed using content analysis. Six themes emerged from
this study: “various dissemination channels,” “compassionate religious volun-
teerism,” “shortage of resources,” “keeping TB cases hidden,” “patient impe-
diments to care,” and “perceived economic burdens of patients.” The
findings can provide an understanding that the management of tuberculosis
in the community requires collaboration between various institutions as well
as patients. Building a sustainable TB system would be beneficial. A TB care
model can be established between government and other institutions