A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Tuberculosis Patients: Perspectives of Pharmacists Towards Sustainability
Keywords:
Tuberculosis, Meta-Analysis, Pharmacist, Sustainability.Abstract
In resource-constrained environments, national Tuberculosis (TB) control programs heavily rely on foreign funding, jeopardizing program viability. An acknowledged necessity exists for formulating recommendations about the sustainable programming of existing TB control activities. This study aimed to investigate public pharmacists' views on the sustainability of TB control strategies at the leading medical level. Utilizing interpretative epistemology, comprehensive online conversations were performed with ten healthcare pharmacists experienced in resource planning for the TB control strategy. Thematic content evaluation was used as the analytical strategy for the textual material. Three topics were inductively extracted from the thematic review: community participation, participation of stakeholders, and optimal utilization of the Primary Healthcare (PHC) network. Community engagement was a crucial factor in maintaining TB control measures. This was ascribed to the characteristics of the illness and the prevailing health-seeking behavior. Stakeholder participation was linked to financing agreements among public and private entities and deemed crucial for integrating new projects into the established framework. Adequate primary healthcare infrastructure is essential for maintaining present TB control activities at the primary healthcare level. Creating a conducive working atmosphere through legislation, optimizing the use of existing assets, broadening the network of suppliers, implementing inclusive preparation, enhancing investment in research, and promoting affordable screening are essential for continuing TB control programs.