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Disease priorities and rapid diagnostics testing preferences among community members in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa: a formative qualitative study.

Thandanani Madonsela, Lenika Naiken, Chanda Prudence Mwamba, Anjali Sharma, Patricia Maritim, Ayanda Tshazi, Meagan Bemer, Amber Lauff, Jennifer F Morton, Alastair van Heerden and 3 more

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Thandanani MadonselaCentre for Community Based Research, Human Sciences Research Council, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa TMadonsela@hsrc.ac.za.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0005-8473-622X
Lenika NaikenCentre for Community Based Research, Human Sciences Research Council, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa.
Chanda Prudence MwambaCenter for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia, Lusaka, Zambia.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-7626-6273
Anjali SharmaCenter for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia, Lusaka, Zambia.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-8189-0732
Patricia MaritimDepartment of Environmental Health, University of Zambia, Lusaka, Zambia.
Ayanda TshaziCentre for Community Based Research, Human Sciences Research Council, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa.
Meagan BemerUniversity of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA.
Amber LauffDepartment of Global Health, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA.
Jennifer F MortonDepartment of Global Health, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA.
Alastair van HeerdenCentre for Community Based Research, Human Sciences Research Council, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-2530-6885
Hilton HumphriesCentre for Community Based Research, Human Sciences Research Council, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa.
Paul K DrainDepartment of Epidemilogy, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA.
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Abstract

objectiveTo explore and understand the disease priorities and preferences for rapid diagnostic testings (RDTs) among community members and stakeholders.

designQualitative study using focused group discussions and in-depth interviews. Thematic analysis was applied to identify themes of disease priorities and RDT preferences.

settinguMsunduzi Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.

participants49 community members and five community stakeholders were recruited through a combination of convenience and purposeful sampling using community events and meetings.

resultsParticipants prioritised both communicable diseases (HIV, tuberculosis) and non-communicable diseases (diabetes, cardiovascular disease, hypertension and cancer), aligning with national health priorities. They supported RDTs for early diagnosis and home-based testing to mitigate barriers to accessing diagnostic care. A need for post-test support, such as digital support tools, was also highlighted.

conclusionCommunity perspectives highlighted a demand for accessible, rapid and decentralised diagnostic tools for high-burden diseases in KwaZulu-Natal. RDTs have the potential to improve health outcomes and reduce health disparities through improved access to diagnostic healthcare services. The community members are potential end users of RDTs, especially in resource-constrained settings. Therefore, their perspectives should be considered in the development and implementation of RDTs to enhance acceptability and public health impact.

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Diagnostic Tests, RoutineHealth PrioritiesAdultFemaleFocus GroupsHealth Services AccessibilityHumansInterviews as TopicMaleMiddle AgedNoncommunicable DiseasesQualitative ResearchRapid Diagnostic TestsSouth AfricaAfrica South of the SaharaCommunity ParticipationHIV & AIDSMolecular diagnosticsPublic healthTuberculosis

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