Ethics
TB
The study received ethics approval from Stellenbosch University (Ref no. S19/10/227). All participants signed written informed consent in accordance with guidance from the in-country research ethics committee and the consent was continuously confirmed during the implementation of the study. All the names and identifiers of participants were removed, and pseudonyms are used throughout. Prior to discussions, we arranged with participants to find an appropriate and convenient time and confidential space in and around the households to conduct interviews. Although spaces were confined, we often held discussions outside, or at times when other household members were not at home. All data were stored securely. Hard copies of fieldwork notes and consent forms are stored in the locked cabinets at the Desmond Tutu TB Centre. Electronic copies of data and audios are kept on password-protected computers where the access is limited to authorized staff.