The impact of social support on the health-related quality of life of adult patients with tuberculosis in Harare, Zimbabwe: a cross-sectional survey

Abstract Objective Tuberculosis (TB) is the second prime cause of mortality in Sub-Saharan Africa and remains a major worldwide public health problem. Unfortunately, patients with TB are at risk of poor mental health. However, patients who receive an adequate amount of social support are likely to h...

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Main Authors: Calvin Zarova, Matthew Chiwaridzo, Catherine Tadyanemhandu, Debra Machando, Jermaine M. Dambi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-11-01
Series:BMC Research Notes
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13104-018-3904-6