Study title: Integrated Multi-component health checks for TB-Affected Households

Principal Investigator(s)

Claire Calderwood

Funder(s)

Wellcome Trust

Partners

Ministry of Health and Child Care, Harare City Health, Council for the Blind, Zimbabwe, Counselling Services Unit Zimbabwe, Peek Vision.

Background

TB is a disease associated with social, biological, and economic vulnerability. The conditions that increase the risk of TB also raise the likelihood of other diseases, while creating financial obstacles to healthcare access. Traditional TB screening approaches fail to address pre- existing risks like undernutrition and other chronic conditions, as well as the indirect effects of TB such as loss of livelihood. These risks and consequences contribute to the global TB epidemic and result in poor health and deepened poverty for those affected.

Study aim(s)

To examine the prevalence of chronic conditions among members of TB-affected households and understand the context and experiences of health screening and treatment in this community.

Study design

The study is a mixed-methods early-stage implementation research study, with cross-sectional screening for health conditions and 12 month follow up to assess outcomes.

Study dates

March 2023 -March 2024