African Foodways and Cultural Studies (Humanities/Social)

Advancing Scholarship Across the Continent

Vol. 2005 No. 1 (2005)

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Adoption Rates and Outcomes of Mobile Health Clinics in Tuberculosis Prevention Amongst Herdsmen in Western Sudan Guinea-Bissau: A Survey Research Study

Omar Jammeh, Department of Advanced Studies, Lusíada University of Guinea-Bissau Alfreda Carvalho, AECAR - Higher School of Commerce, Administration and International Relations Fernando Cabral, Department of Research, Lusíada University of Guinea-Bissau Diana Nhemeteu, AECAR - Higher School of Commerce, Administration and International Relations
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18816563
Published: December 9, 2005

Abstract

Mobile health clinics have been introduced to reduce tuberculosis (TB) prevalence among herdmen in western Sudan and Guinea-Bissau. A mixed-methods survey approach was employed to gather data from herdsmen across both regions. Quantitative analysis focused on clinic attendance and user satisfaction surveys, while qualitative insights were derived from interviews and focus groups. Mobile clinics increased TB screening rates by 25% among herdmen compared to baseline levels in Guinea-Bissau (n=300), with a notable preference for mobile health services over traditional facilities. Mobile health clinics have been effective in enhancing TB prevention efforts among herdmen, particularly in remote areas where access is limited. The findings suggest a need for further expansion of these services to reach other vulnerable groups. Expand the use of mobile health clinics into new regions and integrate them with existing healthcare systems to improve overall TB control strategies.

How to Cite

Omar Jammeh, Alfreda Carvalho, Fernando Cabral, Diana Nhemeteu (2005). Adoption Rates and Outcomes of Mobile Health Clinics in Tuberculosis Prevention Amongst Herdsmen in Western Sudan Guinea-Bissau: A Survey Research Study. African Foodways and Cultural Studies (Humanities/Social), Vol. 2005 No. 1 (2005). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18816563

Keywords

West Africanherdsmenmixed-methodsTB preventionmobile clinicscultural barrierscommunity engagement

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