Obstacles and possibilities in guaranteeing tuberculosis treatment for homeless people

Systematic review and meta-synthesis

Bibliographic Data

ID12640129
AuthorsGabriel Pavinati (0000-0002-0289-8219, Universidade Estadual de Maringá), Lucas Vinícius De Lima (0000-0002-9582-9641, Universidade Estadual de Maringá), Paula Hino (0000-0002-1408-196X, Universidade Federal de São Paulo), Sonia Silva Marcon (0000-0002-6607-362X, Universidade Estadual de Maringá), Gabriela Tavares Magnabosco (0000-0003-3318-6748, Universidade Estadual de Maringá)
Year2025
Volume29
Publication date2025-01-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueInterface - Comunicação Saúde Educação (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1414-3283 • E-ISSN: 1807-5762
PublisherFapUNIFESP (SciELO) (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1590/interface.240625
OpenAlexW4408836348
LanguageEN
References cited20

We aimed to synthesize the evidence from qualitative studies on the experiences of tuberculosis treatment among people living on the streets. We conducted a systematic review with meta-synthesis, searching for studies in ten databases from January to June 2023. We identified 3,801 publications, five of which were included in the study. This meta-synthesis reflects the barriers faced by the people living on the streets during tuberculosis treatment. These barriers originate from drug use, prejudice, lack of a support network, difficulties in accessing health establishments, and the low prioritization of treatment. Furthermore, there are issues with service resolution and accessibility, which often neglect the unique needs of these individuals. In contrast, comprehensive and humanized care, decentralized to primary health care, characterized by coordinated practices and family support, promotes access to treatment and strengthens connections with healthcare teams

Intensive care medicine · MEDLINE · Meta-analysis · Pathology · Political science · Systematic review · Tuberculosis · Homelessness and Social Issues · Medicine · Mental Health and Patient Involvement · Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology