Characteristics and determinants of loss to follow-up among tuberculosis (TB) patients who smoke in an industrial state of Malaysia: a registry-based study of the years 2013-2017

Characteristics and determinants of loss to follow-up among tuberculosis (TB) patients who smoke in an industrial state of Malaysia: a registry-based study of the years 2013-2017

Abstract Background The increased risk of loss to follow-up among TB smokers raises concern over the secondary spread within the community. This study aimed to determine the factors associated with loss to follow-up among TB patients who smoke. Methods All registered TB patients who smoke in the sta...

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Main Authors: Zatil Zahidah Sharani, Nurhuda Ismail, Siti Munira Yasin, Yuslina Zakaria, Asmah Razali, Nur Atiqah Rochin Demong, Mariam Mohammad, Zaliha Ismail
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-04-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Loss to follow-up
Tuberculosis
Tobacco smoking
Treatment outcome
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-022-13020-3

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