Table 2 Identified intervention functions
Intervention functions | TB case finding and retention in care | Behavioural determinant |
|---|---|---|
Education | Increasing knowledge and understanding of TB among the refugees to foster proper health seeking behaviour and reduce stigma | Psychological capability |
Training | Training the private providers in TB diagnosis and management-linking them to public health facilities (public–private partnership) and incentivization of private clinics | Physical opportunity |
Persuasion | Using communication to induce positive feels and dispel negative ones-using information educational materials (IEC), thus addressing TB stigma and fostering acceptability of TB services such as contact tracing and attending outreach services | Social opportunity and reflective motivation |
Enablement | Facilitation for health care workers who follow-up patients in the community as well as doing community outreaches Integration of TB services with non-stigmatizing ones like HT, Diabetes Working with implementing partners, health facilities and local leaders to put in place regular screening for TB and other diseases specific for refugees | Physical opportunity and reflective motivation |
Environmental restructuring | Integration of TB services with non-stigmatizing disease services such as hypertension and diabetes mellitus during outreach campaigns Promoting private–public partnership in TB diagnosis and retention in care Working with implementing partners, health facilities and local leaders to put in place regular screening for TB and other diseases specific for refugees | Physical opportunity |