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Psychosocial Support Programme
STPI utilises rights-based and people-centered care psychosocial interventions to support people affected by TB in coping with negative emotional states and cognitions during TB treatment.
The programme is implemented in Sumenep regency, East Java. The programme is supported by ‘Global Impact’ with a total grant of IDR 1,449,785,000 and will be implemented during the period November 2021-November 2022.
Activities of the Psychosocial Programme
The first step was to assess the picture of psychosocial conditions in Sumenep regency.
Baseline-Endline Assessment
After conducting an assessment, then conduct training to improve skills for health workers
Health Worker Training
Psychosocial Cadre Training for TB Control
In supporting
psychosocial activities, cadres need to be trained in psychosocial support for people with TB.
The core stage is to accompany people with TB to provide psychosocial support to maximise treatment.
Psychosocial Assistance