Tuberculosis
Using a human-centered design approach, Breakthrough ACTION has delved into community experiences to understand barriers to tuberculosis testing and treatment.
In Nigeria, the project identified key social and behavioral factors such as peoples’ perceptions of susceptibility to tuberculosis (TB), illness severity if diagnosed with TB, health service accessibility, and stigma. By prioritizing community insights, Breakthrough ACTION crafts tailored solutions. Since the start of Breakthrough ACTION’s work in Nigeria, tuberculosis case notifications have steadily improved.
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Human-Centered Design
Together with partners in Nigeria, Breakthrough ACTION developed the first national unified tuberculosis testing and treatment SBC campaign. “Check Am O!” (Go and Check It!) was based on an intensive human-centered design approach and rolled out through multiple channels. The campaign encouraged anyone with a cough lasting more than two weeks to seek TB testing and for their families, friends, and acquaintances to support them in doing so.
Featured Resources
Finding Childhood TB Cases in Nigeria
This video shows how Breakthrough ACTION worked with partners in Nigeria to find missing tuberculosis cases among children.
The Role of SBC on the Increase in Tuberculosis Case Notification in Nigeria
This case study shows how an innovative social and behavior change campaign in Nigeria increased tuberculosis case notification by 50%.
Using Social and Behavior Change to Address Tuberculosis in Nigeria: Implementation Stories
These Breakthrough ACTION stories capture insights from using social and behavior change to address tuberculosis in Nigeria.
