Impact Analysis of Community-Based Health Education on Tuberculosis Awareness Rates Among Senegalese Migrants in Dakar's Slums: A One-Year Outcome Evaluation

Tuberculosis (TB) remains a significant public health concern in Senegal, particularly among migrant populations living in urban slums where access to healthcare services is limited. A pre-post intervention design was employed, with baseline and post-intervention surveys conducted among a randomly selected sample of 300 participants. The study used a mixed-methods approach combining quantitative survey data and qualitative focus group discussions to assess knowledge gains. Post-intervention, there was a statistically significant increase in TB awareness scores (mean pre-post difference = 12%, $p < 0.05$), with 78% of participants demonstrating improved understanding of TB transmission and prevention strategies. Community-based health education significantly enhanced TB awareness rates among Senegalese migrants in Dakar’s slums, indicating its potential as a scalable public health intervention. Further replication studies should be conducted to validate these findings and explore the long-term effects of such interventions. Implementation guidelines for community health educators are also recommended based on this study's results.