Effectiveness of Community-Based Tuberculosis Case Detection Strategies on Reducing Morbidity Rates in Ghana's Rural Communities,

This study examines the effectiveness of community-based tuberculosis (TB) case detection strategies in reducing morbidity rates among rural communities in Ghana. A mixed-methods approach was employed, including surveys, focus group discussions, and a logistic regression model for data analysis. Community engagement significantly reduced TB morbidity by 20% (95% CI: 15-24%) compared to non-engaged communities. Key predictors included community education initiatives and local health worker support. The study confirms the effectiveness of community-based strategies in mitigating TB morbidity rates, particularly when combined with targeted educational campaigns and supportive healthcare delivery. Communities should be actively involved in TB case detection programmes to ensure effective prevention and care. Healthcare providers must provide ongoing support for these initiatives. Tuberculosis, community-based interventions, rural Ghana, morbidity reduction Treatment effect was estimated with logit (pᵢ) =₀+^ Xᵢ, and uncertainty reported using confidence-interval based inference.