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March 12, 2026Open Access

Tuberculosis Control in South African Mining Communities: Adherence and Community Engagement Rates

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NMNkosana MqabukoUniversity of Venda

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Overview

Mixed-methods approach assesses adherence and community engagement in TB control, suggesting effective strategies for improvement.

Key Points

  • This research aims to evaluate adherence rates and community engagement in tuberculosis control among mining communities in South Africa.
  • Conducted quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews in mining communities.
  • Assessed TB patient adherence levels through surveys.
  • Analyzed qualitative data to identify factors influencing community engagement.
  • Average adherence rate among TB patients was 78%.
  • Significant variation in adherence rates observed across different work sectors.
  • Trust in the healthcare system emerged as a key factor for community engagement.

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Nkosana Mqabuko (2011) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69b2585696eeacc4fcec7eb7https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18930250
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