Patient adherence to tuberculosis treatment: a systematic review of qualitative research.

BACKGROUND: Tuberculosis (TB) is a major contributor to the global burden of disease and has received considerable attention in recent years, particularly in low- and middle-income countries where it is closely associated with HIV/AIDS. Poor adherence to treatment is common despite various intervent...

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Main Authors: Salla A Munro, Simon A Lewin, Helen J Smith, Mark E Engel, Atle Fretheim, Jimmy Volmink
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2007-07-01
Series:PLoS Medicine
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC1925126?pdf=render