Care seeking and attitudes towards treatment compliance by newly enrolled tuberculosis patients in the district treatment programme in rural western Kenya: a qualitative study

Care seeking and attitudes towards treatment compliance by newly enrolled tuberculosis patients in the district treatment programme in rural western Kenya: a qualitative study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The two issues mostly affecting the success of tuberculosis (TB) control programmes are delay in presentation and non-adherence to treatment. It is important to understand the factors that contribute to these issues, particularly in...

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Main Authors: Mchembere Walter, Agaya Janet A, van't Hoog Anna H, Ayisi John G, Nyamthimba Peter O, Muhenje Odylia, Marston Barbara J
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-06-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
health-seeking
tuberculosis
diagnosis
delay
qualitative
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/11/515

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