Why do patients with DR-TB do not complete their treatment? Findings of a qualitative study from Pakistan

Background One of the major reasons for unsuccessful treatment outcomes among patients with drug-resistant tuberculosis (DR-TB) is the high rate of loss to follow-up (LTFU). However, in Pakistan, no qualitative study has been conducted to explore the perceptions of LTFU patients with regard to DR-TB...

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Published in:BMJ Open Respiratory Research
Main Authors: Muhammad Abubakar, Matti Ullah, Muhammad Aamir Shaheen, Orva Abdullah
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2024-06-01
Online Access:https://bmjopenrespres.bmj.com/content/11/1/e002186.full