Piloting "From the Inside Out" - a toolkit addressing tuberculosis-related self-stigma.

Background: Self-stigma among people who have tuberculosis (TB) can contribute to non-adherence to medication and disengagement from care. It can manifest in feelings of worthlessness, shame, and guilt, leading to social withdrawal and disengagement from life opportunities. Self-stigma may also affect families of those who have TB, or healthcare workers who treat them.

Treatment of Pediatric Obesity in Rural Settings: Identifying and Overcoming Barriers to Care.

The purpose of this study is to review the current data regarding implementing pediatric obesity treatment recommendations in rural areas. Data considering barriers to care, challenges as well as opportunities, including leveraging telemedicine, provider training, e-consults to improve pediatric obesity care are provided. Given the pediatric obesity prevalence, particularly in rural settings, a multipronged approach is needed to provide equitable access to vital care.

Exploring community-based participatory research for household and ambient air pollution projects: insights from key informants.

Background: Despite the extensive use of community-based participatory research (CBPR) in health-related projects, there is limited work on how CBPR processes result in outcomes, especially in household and ambient air pollution (HAAP) research. This study explores the reflections of key informants on factors that shape the implementation and outcomes of CBPR in HAAP projects.

Methods: We conducted semi-structured interviews with 13 key stakeholders, including academic researchers, non-governmental organisation administrators, a policymaker, and community members.