Biography
Agus Fitriangga is an Associate Professor and public health expert at the Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Tanjungpura, Indonesia. In 2023, he was awarded an Early Career Grant by the RSTMH for his project “Chart-TB,” which characterizes healthcare workers’ perceptions of occupational-related tuberculosis risk in Indonesia. As a member of JETSET TB, his research focuses on infectious diseases of poverty, particularly tuberculosis, utilizing implementation science approaches. He is dedicated to addressing health inequities through the study of social determinants of health and collaborates on cross-border health issues in the Indonesia–Malaysia region, aiming to strengthen public health strategies in underserved communities.
Key Impacts
Barriers and best practices in TB treatment initiation across public and private providers in Indonesia: A multi-stakeholder qualitative study
This study identifies critical multi-level barriers and locally grounded best practices for TB treatment initiation in Indonesia. Strengthening referral coordination, engaging private providers, and reducing stigma through patient-centered and community-driven approaches are essential to accelerate progress toward TB elimination.
Source: Conference 2024
Beyond the workplace: A qualitative study of the impact of TB-related stigma on the private lives of healthcare workers in Indonesia
TB-related stigma extends beyond the workplace, affecting HCWs' personal relationships and mental health. Addressing this issue requires community education to dispel TB misconceptions, family-based interventions to foster support, institutional policies to create stigma-free workplaces, and mental health services to protect HCWs' well-being. Multi-level interventions are essential to reducing HCW stigma and strengthening TB control efforts in Indonesia.
Source: Conference 2024
Challenges in TB referral processes and health workers’ perspectives in Indonesia: A qualitative study
mproving TB referral processes requires multi-level interventions. These include strengthening inter-facility communication, developing clear referral guidelines, investing in healthcare staff capacity building, and providing logistical and financial support to patients. Addressing these systemic gaps is crucial to bridging the case detection-to-treatment initiation divide and achieving improved TB control outcomes in Indonesia.
Source: Conference 2024