Exploring TB-Related Knowledge, Attitude, Behaviour, and Practice among Migrant Workers in Tajikistan
Joint Authors
Hasanova, Sayohat
Sirodjiddinova, Umrinisso
Gilpin, Christopher
de Colombani, Pierpaolo
Source
Tuberculosis Research and Treatment
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-10, 10 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-01-19
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
10
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
A knowledge, attitude, behaviour, and practice survey was conducted among labour migrants in Tajikistan to elucidate key factors influencing access to tuberculosis diagnosis and care both in their labour destination country and at home.
509 labour migrants were interviewed in Khaton and Rasht Valley regions in Tajikistan using a standardised questionnaire.
In addition, in-depth interviews were conducted among ten tuberculosis patients who had recently worked abroad.
The study showed that migrants have increased vulnerability to tuberculosis due to the working and living conditions in the destination country and that access to health services is limited due to their legal status or the high cost of health services abroad.
The average knowledge of migrants regarding tuberculosis is low and misconceptions are frequent.
In Tajikistan, although tuberculosis drugs are usually provided free of charge, tuberculosis diagnosis and ancillary treatment are charged, thus creating a significant financial burden for patients and their families.
Improving the access of labour migrants to affordable early diagnosis and treatment in both host countries and Tajikistan is a priority.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Gilpin, Christopher& de Colombani, Pierpaolo& Hasanova, Sayohat& Sirodjiddinova, Umrinisso. 2012. Exploring TB-Related Knowledge, Attitude, Behaviour, and Practice among Migrant Workers in Tajikistan. Tuberculosis Research and Treatment،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-10.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Gilpin, Christopher…[et al.]. Exploring TB-Related Knowledge, Attitude, Behaviour, and Practice among Migrant Workers in Tajikistan. Tuberculosis Research and Treatment No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-10.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Gilpin, Christopher& de Colombani, Pierpaolo& Hasanova, Sayohat& Sirodjiddinova, Umrinisso. Exploring TB-Related Knowledge, Attitude, Behaviour, and Practice among Migrant Workers in Tajikistan. Tuberculosis Research and Treatment. 2012. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-480579
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-480579