Tuberculosis South Africa Project (TBSAP)

STATUS: Current
PROJECT LEADER:Zungu, NP (Dr Mpumi), Gaida, R (Dr Razia)
OTHER TEAM MEMBERS: Ngoaile, FM (Miss Faith)
DEPARTMENT RESPONSIBLE: Public Health, Societies and Belonging (HSC)
RESEARCH OUTPUTS: Adverse event reporting in drug resistant tuberculosis facilities across South Africa
DATASETS: View Datasets

Abstract

The purpose of the project is to understand the current adverse event reporting practices in MDR-TB treatment facilities in South Africa.Develop appropriate interventions where needed. Objectives Determine if policies pertaining to pharmacovigilance or adverse event reporting are available in various facilities; Understand experiences of healthcare professionals in adverse event reporting; Understand the successes and challenges involved in adverse event reporting; Analyze recording of adverse events in medical records; and Identify stakeholders supporting pharmacovigilance activities (training, mentorship, data collection

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