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  • Medical Anthropology
  • Spatial Epidemiology

Background:

  • High burden tuberculosis (TB) contexts necessitate understanding socio-spatial risk factors.
  • The South Fly District of Papua New Guinea faces significant TB challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the socio-spatial dimensions of risk in a high TB burden area.
  • To enhance understanding of TB transmission through community perspectives on risk.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative study utilizing 128 semi-structured in-depth interviews.
  • Conducted 10 focus group discussions with diverse community members.
  • Employed the 'riskscapes' conceptual framework to analyze emic perspectives.

Main Results:

  • Identified key elements contributing to TB riskscapes on Daru Island.
  • Overcrowding, inadequate water and sanitation, food insecurity, and undernutrition were prominent.
  • These factors compounded, creating an environment conducive to TB transmission.

Conclusions:

  • Socio-spatial factors significantly shape TB risk perception and transmission.
  • Community-informed solutions are crucial for navigating and mitigating TB riskscapes.
  • Addressing interconnected environmental and social determinants is vital for TB control.