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February 24, 2026Open Access

Community-Based Tuberculosis Screening Programmes in Nairobi Slums: An Effectiveness Case Study and Drug Formulary Integration

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Mixed-methods study reveals increased TB screening access in urban youth, suggesting needed policy changes.

The study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of community-based tuberculosis screening programmes in Nairobi's slums, particularly among young adults.
Mixed-methods approach combining quantitative surveys and qualitative focus group discussions.
Descriptive statistics were employed to assess programme effectiveness.
Thematic analysis was used to derive insights from qualitative data.
Self-reported screening rates were collected before and after the intervention.
There was a 30% increase in self-reported TB screening after the intervention.
The programme improved TB awareness among young adults aged 18-25.
Recommendations were made for integrating results with national drug formulary guidelines.

Kinyanjui et al. (2001) studied this question.

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