Facilitators and barriers for tuberculosis preventive treatment among patients with latent tuberculosis infection: a qualitative study.

Background: Various factors influence tuberculosis preventive treatment (TPT) decisions thus it is important to understand the health beliefs and concerns of patients before starting TPT to ensure treatment compliance. This study aims to explore facilitators and barriers for TPT among patients diagnosed with Latent Tuberculosis infection (LTBI) attending six primary healthcare clinics in Selangor, Malaysia.

Method: In-depth interviews were conducted face-to-face or via telephone among patients with a clinical diagnosis of LTBI using a semi-structured topic guide developed based on the common-sense model of self-regulation and literature review.

Facilitators and barriers to latent tuberculosis infection treatment among primary healthcare workers in Malaysia: a qualitative study.

Background: Healthcare workers (HCWs) have an increased risk of active and latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) compared to the general population. Despite existing guidelines on the prevention and management of LTBI, little is known about why HCWs who tested positive for LTBI refuse treatment. This qualitative study sought to explore the facilitators and barriers to LBTI treatment uptake among primary HCWs in Malaysia.

Development of Assessment Tool to Measure Children's Knowledge on Dengue Prevention Activities in Malaysia.

Dengue is one of the public health concerns in developing and developed countries. Since the main control measure for dengue is health prevention and control activities, especially among children, it is essential to assess children's knowledge on dengue prevention activities in preventing the disease. This study aimed to develop an assessment tool (CAB-IHBR-Dengue-C-01) attempting to measure children's knowledge of dengue prevention activities in Malaysia.