Steps on a journey to TB control in Solomon Islands: a cross-sectional, mixed methods pre-post evaluation of a local language DVD

Conclusions:
The local DVD resource was developed within local cultural understandings and oral traditions of Kwaio people. Using modern but accessible DVD technology generated a lot of interest about the disease and the stories.The project evaluation indicates that current delays in seeking treatment may be more due to socio-cultural and health service factors than awareness of the disease. Therefore the development of TB services, including TB education, which are culturally sensitive, remains important.

Source: BMC International Health and Human Rights - February 3, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Peter MasseyRowena AsugeniJohn WakageniEsau KekeubataJohn Maena¿aadiJohn Laete¿esafiJackson WaneageaVunivesi AsugeniDavid MacLarenRichard Speare Source Type: research