<![CDATA[Tuberculosis (TB) remains a significant global public health concern. Early case detection through Contact Investigation (CI) plays a crucial role in interrupting disease transmission; however, limited community knowledge and TB-related stigma remain major barriers in Kasang Lopak Alai Village. This community service program aimed to optimize TB case detection through the KECAPI (Recognize, Record, Examine) educational intervention among close contacts of TB patients. The program was implemented using a community-based, door-to-door intervention involving 40 close contacts (household and non-household) from five index TB cases. The effectiveness of the intervention was evaluated using pre-test and post-test questionnaires assessing knowledge of TB symptoms, contact identification, and motivation to undergo health screening. The results demonstrated a substantial improvement in participants' knowledge, with the proportion of respondents categorized as having good knowledge increasing from 15% to 70%. Contact investigation identified a ratio of 1:8 (five index cases to 40 close contacts), facilitated sputum specimen collection from symptomatic contacts, and provided education on Tuberculosis Preventive Treatment (TPT). The KECAPI educational intervention proved effective in improving awareness and participation among close contacts in early TB case detection while reducing psychological barriers associated with TB-related stigma, thereby supporting efforts to accelerate TB elimination in the service area of Kasang Pudak Primary Health Center.]]>
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