Felisia Felisia
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Felisia Felisia has a total of 8 co-authors. Here are the top co-authors by number of shared publications:
- Betty Weri Yolanda Nababan
Centre for Tropical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing, Gadjah Mada University, Sleman 55281, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
1 shared publication - Endang Sri Rahayu
Yogyakarta City Health Office, Yogyakarta 55165, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
1 shared publication - Geoffrey Chan
TB Elimination and Implementation Science Group, Burnet Institute, Melbourne, VIC 2004, Australia
1 shared publication - Guardian Yoki Sanjaya
Universitas Gadjah Mada
1 shared publication - Lana Unwanah
Yogyakarta City Health Office, Yogyakarta 55165, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
1 shared publication - Philipp du Cros
International Health, Burnet Institute, Melbourne, VIC 3004, Australia
1 shared publication
Latest Publications
- Open Access
- 14 December 2023
- Published by MDPI AG in Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease
- Vol. 8 (12) , 520
High Tuberculosis Preventive Treatment Uptake and Completion Rates Using a Person-Centered Approach among Tuberculosis Household Contact in Yogyakarta
Coverage of tuberculosis preventive treatment (TPT) in Indonesia is inadequate, and persons who start TPT often do not complete treatment. In 2020, Zero TB Yogyakarta implemented person-centered contact investigation and shorter TPT regimen provision in collaboration with primary health care centers. Between 1 January 2020 and 31 August 2022, we assessed eligibility for TPT among household contacts of persons with bacteriologically confirmed TB (index cases) and offered them a 3-month TPT regimen (3RH or 3HP). A dedicated nurse monitored contacts on TPT for treatment adherence and side effects every week in the first month and every two weeks in the next months. Contacts were also able to contact a nurse by phone or ask for home visits at any point if they had any concerns. A total of 1016 contacts were eligible for TPT: 772 (78.8%) started short regimen TPT with 706 (91.5%) completing their TPT. Side effects were reported in 26 (39%) of the non-completion group. We conclude that high rates of TPT uptake and completion among contacts assessed as eligible for TPT can be achieved through person-centered care and the use of shorter regimens. Side-effect monitoring and management while on TPT is vital for improving TPT completion.
- 14 December 2023
- Published by MDPI AG in Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease
- Vol. 8 (12) , 520
Open AccessHigh Tuberculosis Preventive Treatment Uptake and Completion Rates Using a Person-Centered Approach among Tuberculosis Household Contact in Yogyakarta
Coverage of tuberculosis preventive treatment (TPT) in Indonesia is inadequate, and persons who start TPT often do not complete treatment. In 2020, Zero TB Yogyakarta implemented person-centered contact investigation and shorter TPT regimen provision in collaboration with primary health care centers. Between 1 January 2020 and 31 August 2022, we assessed eligibility for TPT among household contacts of persons with bacteriologically confirmed TB (index cases) and offered them a 3-month TPT regimen (3RH or 3HP). A dedicated nurse monitored contacts on TPT for treatment adherence and side effects every week in the first month and every two weeks in the next months. Contacts were also able to contact a nurse by phone or ask for home visits at any point if they had any concerns. A total of 1016 contacts were eligible for TPT: 772 (78.8%) started short regimen TPT with 706 (91.5%) completing their TPT. Side effects were reported in 26 (39%) of the non-completion group. We conclude that high rates of TPT uptake and completion among contacts assessed as eligible for TPT can be achieved through person-centered care and the use of shorter regimens. Side-effect monitoring and management while on TPT is vital for improving TPT completion.