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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Health Disparities
  • Immigrant Health

Background:

  • Tuberculosis (TB) elimination necessitates increased screening in at-risk populations.
  • Nontraditional immigration destinations (NTIDs) often lack culturally relevant health services for immigrant groups.
  • Latino immigrants in NTIDs face unique challenges accessing TB screening.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To understand health beliefs related to TB screening among Latino immigrants in an NTID.
  • To co-create culturally relevant TB screening interventions using community input.
  • To evaluate the impact of educational videos on TB screening intention.

Main Methods:

  • Conducted interviews with Latino immigrants in an NTID to explore TB screening beliefs.
  • Formed a community advisory board (CAB) to guide intervention development using the RE-AIM framework.
  • Developed and pilot-tested educational videos based on CAB recommendations and assessed impact via survey.

Main Results:

  • Latino immigrants perceived low susceptibility but high severity for TB, with limited knowledge of screening indications.
  • Community members supported screening, especially when treatment options were known.
  • Educational videos significantly increased perceived importance of screening and intention to be screened.

Conclusions:

  • Community-academic partnerships in NTIDs can effectively co-create culturally relevant health initiatives.
  • Educational interventions developed with community input can enhance TB screening intention among Latino immigrants.
  • This approach provides a model for improving TB screening access and uptake in underserved populations.