From mosques to classrooms: mobilizing the community to enhance case detection of tuberculosis

Am J Public Health. 2008 Sep;98(9):1550-2. doi: 10.2105/AJPH.2007.117333. Epub 2008 Jul 16.

Abstract

In response to the global challenge of inadequate case detection of tuberculosis (TB), the Fund for Innovative DOTS Expansion through Local Initiatives to Stop Tuberculosis (FIDELIS) was developed in 2003 to rapidly assess and implement innovative approaches to increase the detection of new smear-positive TB cases. As previously reported, a wide range of target populations and interventions has been incorporated into successful FIDELIS projects.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Bangladesh / epidemiology
  • Canada
  • Community Health Planning / economics*
  • Directly Observed Therapy
  • Health Education / organization & administration*
  • Humans
  • Information Dissemination
  • International Cooperation
  • Islam
  • Program Development
  • Program Evaluation
  • Public Health Practice / economics*
  • Rural Health Services / organization & administration*
  • Schools
  • Tuberculosis, Pulmonary / diagnosis*
  • Tuberculosis, Pulmonary / epidemiology
  • Tuberculosis, Pulmonary / prevention & control