This research explores the factors influencing tuberculosis (TB) among African migrants living in New Zealand. Through interviews with community leaders, health professionals, and a TB support organisation, it examines how social, economic, and systemic challenges—such as stigma, healthcare costs, and immigration policies—affect TB awareness, access, and outcomes.
Tag: Tuberculosis
African Migrants and TB in Aotearoa New Zealand: The Role of Individual, Social, Economic and Structural Factors
Summary
Thesis investigates TB among African migrants in New Zealand, revealing complex social, structural, and economic factors behind elevated infection rates.