Table 2.

TB video educational content.

Section I: What is tuberculosis – general information:

•What tuberculosis is and how it is spread •When TB is contagious and when it is not •Common signs and symptoms of TB •An emphasis that anyone (regardless of educational background, socioeconomic class, race or sex) can develop tuberculosis

Section II: Detection and treatment of TB

•How TB is detected and diagnosed, including roles of chest x-ray and sputum collections • How TB is treated, including the principles of combination drug therapy including: ° The role of directly observed therapy (DOT) ° Duration of therapy divided into two phases: ▪ Phase I (Induction period) generally with 4 drugs lasting 2 months ▪ Phase II (Continuation period) generally with 2 drugs lasting 4 months ° Explanation of the different approaches for the re-treatment of TB and drug-resistant TB ° Emphasis that TB is a very treatable and curable disease through successfully completing the medication program. • Discussion of common TB drug side effects (including the expectation of rifampin-induced orange discoloration of urine and tears) ° Importance of patients notifying their health provider if any adverse symptom develops while on therapy • Reemphasizing the importance of completing entire treatment course (even when feeling better) ° Outlining the consequences of not completing therapy •Rationale for contact investigations of family members and other close contacts by MOH nurses.

Section III: addressing misconceptions / misunderstandings of TB

• Addressing specific misconceptions and misunderstandings of tuberculosis ° Re-emphasis that TB is very treatable and curable

Section IV: patient testimonials (successful completion of TB therapy)

•Patient testimonials regarding their experiences with TB disease and successful outcomes by completing therapy