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SHDEPHA+ contributes to the global body of knowledge on TB, HIV/AIDS, and community health through research, conference abstracts, and publications.

Conference Proceedings

IJTLD 2023Conference
November 2023

The International Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (IJTLD) — Vol 27, Supp 1

SHDEPHA+ abstracts presented at the 54th Union World Conference on Lung Health, featuring community-based TB case-finding and treatment outcomes.

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IJTLD 2022Conference
November 2022

The International Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (IJTLD) — Vol 26, Supp 2

Abstracts presented at the 53rd Union World Conference on Lung Health, covering TB/HIV integration and key population interventions.

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IJTLD 2019Conference
November 2019

The International Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (IJTLD) — Vol 23, Supp 1

Abstracts from the 50th Union World Conference on Lung Health, including community outreach approaches and TB epidemiological mapping.

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IJTLD 2018Conference
November 2018

The International Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (IJTLD) — Vol 22, Supp 2

Abstracts from the 49th Union World Conference on Lung Health, featuring TB detection in mining communities and gender-responsive approaches.

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Research Articles

Increasing TB/HIV Case NotificationResearch
March 12, 2022

Increasing TB/HIV Case Notification through an Active Case-Finding Approach among Rural and Mining Communities in Northwest Tanzania

A study on the effectiveness of active case-finding interventions in improving TB/HIV case notification rates in rural and mining communities of Shinyanga Region.

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Factors Affecting MotivationResearch
September 14, 2021

Factors Affecting Motivation among Key Populations to Engage with Tuberculosis Screening and Testing Services in Northwest Tanzania

A mixed-methods analysis examining the barriers and facilitators influencing key populations' engagement with TB screening and testing services.

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Tackling TB in Mining AreasResearch
Published

Tackling TB and HIV in Mining Areas of Tanzania

Research on TB and HIV detection and treatment approaches tailored to the unique challenges of mining communities in Tanzania.

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Community Outreach in ShinyangaResearch
October 19, 2018

Tanzania: Community Outreach Approach in Shinyanga Region Increases Case Notification

A study demonstrating how community-based outreach approaches in Shinyanga Region led to significant increases in TB case notification rates.

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Articles & Features

Gender Inequalities in TBArticle
April 18, 2019

Addressing Gender Inequalities in Global Health Initiatives

An article exploring how gender inequalities impact Global Goal 3 on good health, as some diseases disproportionately affect women and girls, requiring gender-specific treatment approaches.

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Sexism and TB EpidemicArticle
April 9, 2019

Sexism Is Making the Global Tuberculosis Epidemic Worse

A feature article examining how gendered realities and sexism contribute to the worsening of the global TB epidemic, particularly in Africa.

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