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Table 5 Barriers and motivators during TB treatment

From: Impact of socio-economic factors on Tuberculosis treatment outcomes in north-eastern Uganda: a mixed methods study

Dimension

Barrier

Motivator

Intrapersonal

Shortage of money

Perceived benefits of taking medication

Lack of food to eat before taking medication

Interpersonal

Stigma and the fear of being stigmatized

Social support from family and friends such as food, money, bedside care

Treatment support from HCWs like counselling, follow-up calls

Environmental

Migration in search of food, pasture and water for animals, mining and porous borders

Health system and community support by NGOs

Difficulties in transportation due to limited modes of transport, long travel distances and weather

Adapting service delivery mechanisms to meet needs through teamwork and internal reorganization

Drug and equipment stock-outs

Strengthening lower-level facilities through support supervision, mentorship, capacity building and training

Lack of access to financial support while sick to meet basic needs

Community engagement through community sensitization, radio talk shows and directly at the health facilities