Magnitude and causes of loss to follow-up among patients with viral hepatitis at a tertiary care hospital in Saudi Arabia
Background: Non-adherence with recommended follow-up visits is a major barrier for completing treatment of viral hepatitis and is consequently associated with unfavorable outcomes of health services. Objectives: To estimate the magnitude and identify perceived reasons and patient characteristics ass...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2017-07-01
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Series: | Journal of Infection and Public Health |
Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1876034116301010 |