Determinants of Health-Seeking Behavior Among Tuberculosis Patients in Northeast Nigeria’s Internally Displaced Population (IDPs) Camps: A Qualitative Study
Abstract
Background: Over 3.3 million displaced people in Northeast Nigeria face increased TB risks due to overcrowding, malnutrition, and limited healthcare. Despite global efforts, little is known about IDPs' health-seeking behaviors in this crisis context.
Keywords
tuberculosisIDPshealth-seeking behaviorNigeriahumanitarian health
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