Wanting to or having to – a qualitative study of experiences and attitudes towards migrant screening for tuberculosis in Norway

Abstract Background This study assesses how tuberculosis (TB) screening is perceived by immigrants in Norway. Screening is mandatory for people arriving from high incidence countries. To attend screening, immigrants have to contact the health system after receiving an invitation by letter. The propo...

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Main Authors: Ingunn Nordstoga, Mona Drage, Tore Wælgaard Steen, Brita Askeland Winje
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-06-01
Series:BMC Public Health
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-019-7128-z