REGIONAL ADAPTATION OF TUBERCULOSIS PREVENTION EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AMONG POPULATIONS
Abstract
This research investigates the systematic adaptation of tuberculosis prevention educational programs to regional epidemiological, sociocultural, and healthcare infrastructure characteristics. The study employs community-based participatory frameworks integrating local health determinants with evidence-based prevention strategies, demonstrating enhanced program effectiveness through culturally responsive intervention design and significant improvements in community engagement and preventive behavior adoption rates.
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