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Data were collected from 320 HHCC and eight programme stakeholders between November 2022 and March 2023.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      Of 594 notified TB patients, 320 HHCC were identified and all were eligible for TPT. The initiation rate was 17.5% and completion rate 9.7%. Among non-initiators, 91% were uninformed and 8% considered TPT unnecessary. Around 7% discontinued treatment due to interrupted drug supply. Poor initiation was associated with specific TB Units, limited staff experience, and absence of home visits. Qualitative findings revealed key health system barriers such as ineffective training on TPT rationale, communication, lack of home visits, and\n                      <jats:italic toggle=\"yes\">Nikshay<\/jats:italic>\n                      portal issues. Beneficiary related barriers included hesitancy, migration, misconceptions about TPT, and supply disruptions.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>TPT coverage and adherence among HHCC were suboptimal, with health system challenges outweighing beneficiary barriers. 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