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This study aims to explore household contacts' perceptions of barriers to the transmission of pulmonary tuberculosis.

June 8, 2026Open Access

Qualitative Study of Household Contacts' Perceptions of Barriers to Pulmonary Tuberculosis Transmission in the Kedaton Community Health Center Work Area, Bandar Lampung, Indonesia

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This study aims to explore household contacts' perceptions of barriers to the transmission of pulmonary tuberculosis.
Qualitative case study design in the Kedaton Health Center area, Bandar Lampung, Indonesia.
In-depth interviews and observations with 15 household contacts, 1 health cadre, and 1 health worker.
Thematic analysis based on the Health Belief Model (HBM) construct.
Perceived barriers varied among household contacts, impacting TB prevention behaviors.
Common barriers included habits, social stigma, economic constraints, and low social support.
Beliefs in hereditary or mystical causes of TB were prevalent, affecting health-seeking behavior.

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Qualitative study examines barriers to pulmonary TB transmission prevention in households, indicating a need for improved health education.

Gusti et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Qualitative study examines barriers to pulmonary TB transmission prevention in households, indicating a need for improved health education.