Mental health issues associated with the management of tuberculosis in Homabay, Busia and Kakamega Counties, Kenya

We explore the perspective of current and past TB patients and Health Care workers’ perception of their competencies and attitude in the context of Mental Healthcare. [...] The sample for the TB patient survey was drawn from 10% of all TB patients recruited in the selected health facilities in the 4 months preceding the survey as per the TIBU database. [...] Health care system and mental health of TB patients’ management The survey sought to establish the existing support structures for TB patients with mental health issues. [...] The qualitative analysis of the study revealed a nuanced perspective among respondents providing insight into the impact of mental health issues on the management of TB. [...] The study also assessed the impact of HCWs’ attitudes and perception on the quality of care, treatment adherence and loss of follow-up, with the findings indicating that HCWs’ atti- tudes could impact the mental health of TB patients, causing them to refrain from seeking health services which can lead to relapsing and defaulting.