From: Gender-related factors influencing tuberculosis control in shantytowns: a qualitative study
Concepts | Categories | Emerging Themes |
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Gender roles in the family and their impact on women's health | ||
Stereotyped roles Gender prejudice Cultural and social norms | 1. Gender roles | (a) Gender roles |
Men's health is a greater priority Children are a priority Self sacrifice | 2. Low priority of women's health | (b) Low prioritization of women's health |
Limited work opportunities for women Women are not financially independent | 3. Low investment in women's health and nutrition | (c) Poverty |
Gender-related factors influencing tuberculosis access and care | (d) Service provision and DOTS | |
Health beliefs Motivation Acceptance of illness | 4. Awareness of tuberculosis related healthcare services | (e) Tuberculosis-related stigma |
Knowledge of services Women involvement in community activities Limited economic resources TB care is free | 5. Tuberculosis test-seeking behaviour | |
DOTS and childcare DOTS and employment Inflexible health establishment opening hours | 6. Tuberculosis treatment experiences | |
Tuberculosis sufferers are perceived negatively in the community Concealment of diagnosis Lack of support Rejection Physical appearance | 7. Tuberculosis-related stigma | |
Healthcare workers attitude Scare-mongering Service is non-discriminatory Lack of structural amenities DOTS is insensitive | 8. Perceptions of tuberculosis services and personnel |