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      A qualitative exploration of tuberculosis patients who were lost to follow-up in Malaysia 

      Tok, Peter Seah Keng; Wong, Li Ping; Liew, Su May; Razali, Asmah; Mahmood, Mohd Ihsani; Chinnayah, Thilaka; Kawatsu, Lisa; Toha, Haidar Rizal; Yusof, Khalijah Mohd; RahmanI, Rozanah Abd; Che Mat Din, Shaharom Nor Azian; Loganathan, Tharani (2023-09-07)

      Background: Loss to follow-up (LTFU) is an unsuccessful treatment outcome for tuberculosis (TB) patients. In Malaysia, LTFU affects around 1 in 20 TB patients. Integration of qualitative research methods and evidence will provide a better understanding of LTFU and its underlying issues. In this study, we qualitatively explored TB patients’ experiences in receiving treatment and their reasons for leaving TB care. Method: In-depth interviews of 15 patients with a history of LTFU were conducted from January to September 2020. Interview ...
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      Strengthening the migrant-friendliness of Thai health services through interpretation and cultural mediation: a system analysis 

      Kosiyaporn, Hathairat; Julchoo, Sataporn; Phaiyarom, Mathudara; Sinam, Pigunkaew; Kunpeuk, Watinee; Pudpong, Nareerut; Allotey, Pascale; Chan, Zhie X; Loganathan, Tharani; Pocock, Nicola Suyin; Suphanchaimat, Rapeepong (2020-12-08)

      Background: In addition to healthcare entitlements, ‘migrant-friendly health services’ in Thailand include interpretation and cultural mediation services which aim to reduce language and cultural barriers between health personnel and migrants. Although the Thai Government started implementing these services in 2003, challenges in providing them still remain. This study aims to analyse the health system functions which support the interpretation and cultural mediation services of migrant health worker (MHW) and migrant health volunteer (MHV) ...