79 3 Epidemiology and control of DM-TB Comorbidity Supplementary file 6: Patient information and consent form Part 1: Study Information Sheet for Patients Patient guidance: Please read this document carefully and ask for clarity where it is required. Introduction Previous studies conducted in other parts of the world have indicated that people with diabetes may have varying treatment outcomes when receiving treatment for tuberculosis and that treatment for tuberculosis may predispose them to develop diabetes. This study will verify the status of these claims in patients receiving TB treatment in Eswatini and also identify means of improving treatment outcomes for diabetic persons receiving treatment for tuberculosis. The title of this study is “Epidemiology and Control of Diabetes-Tuberculosis Comorbidity in Eswatini: Protocol for the prospective study of tuberculosis patients on predictive factors, treatment outcomes and patient management practices”. The principal investigator of this study, Dr Victor Williams will also utilise findings from this study to fulfil part of the requirement for the award of a Doctor of Philosophy degree (PhD) by the University Medical Centre, Utrecht University, Utrecht, Netherlands. This research will be implemented at the different hospitals and health centres that provide TB services in Eswatini. These include Mbabane Government Hospital, The Luke Commission, Phocweni Clinic, TB Center, Siphofaneni clinic, Mankayane Hospital, AHF Lamvelase Clinic, Raleigh Fitkin Memorial Hospital, AHF Matsapha, Pigg’s Peak Government Hospital, Nhlangano Health Center, Hlathikulu Hospital TB Clinic. Aim of the research The study aims to describe the epidemiology, predictive factors, and control measures of diabetes in patients who are being treated for tuberculosis in Eswatini. The study has four objectives and one of them is to identify factors that hinder effective Diabetes Mellitus care for diabetics receiving TB treatment in Eswatini and to propose a context-specific approach to address these factors. To achieve this objective, health care workers who directly provide care for these patients will be interviewed. As healthcare personnel who is experienced in the care of TB patients, you are invited to participate in this study. If you agree to participate in the study, a convenient date and time will be arranged for you to be interviewed.
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