Publications by authors named "Katherine Glockner"
Rationale: Globally, the prevalence of tuberculosis (TB) disease is significantly higher among men compared to women. This is compounded by men's poorer uptake of TB testing and treatment, and worse outcomes for smear conversion and successful treatment completion compared to women; in South Africa specifically, TB accounts for a large portion of sex-specific life expectancy differences.
Objective: To understand men's unique barriers to accessing care and their needs while engaged in TB treatment, we conducted a qualitative study with men currently in or who recently completed TB treatment to understand how social norms for masculinity influence resource access and health behaviors, and in turn affect their engagement in care.
Article Synopsis
- STIs during pregnancy can lead to serious health risks for both mothers and infants, but current guidelines often leave many women undiagnosed and untreated.
- Implementing point-of-care (POC) diagnostic tests and training healthcare providers in compassionate care can enhance patient-provider trust, improving treatment adherence and STI disclosure to partners.
- Interviews with women receiving treatment revealed that while communication with nurses was positive, many struggled to fully understand their diagnoses, affecting their openness about STI status with their partners.