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. 2023 Nov 28;16:2609–2633. doi: 10.2147/RMHP.S432943

Table 3.

Description of Implementation Challenges Themes in Integration of NCD and Risk Factors Screening Intervention Among Routine Tuberculosis Patients

Main Theme Sub-Themes Codes
External factors Service provision Code 1: absence of medical equipment
Code 2: absence of skill and knowledge training
Code 3: Drugs and laboratory services not free
Inter-organizational communication Code 1: absence of feedback and referral system
Code 2: lack of record and reporting system
Consumer support organization Code 1: lack of cooperative integration
Code 2: shortage of supporting agencies
Internal factors Intra-organizational communication system Code 1: lack of linkage and referral system
Code 2: shortage of skilled focal person
Code 3: absence of early detection and management system
Adopter character Code 1: lack of trained health worker
Code 2. Increased work load
Code 3: Absence of awareness creation