The social determinants of tuberculosis treatment adherence in a remote region of Papua New Guinea

The social determinants of tuberculosis treatment adherence in a remote region of Papua New Guinea

Abstract Background Papua New Guinea (PNG) is a diverse and culturally-rich country with severe infrastructural and health problems. Tuberculosis (TB) is widespread, and the number of cases with drug resistance is rising. Treatment adherence is known to be important for both effective treatment and...

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Main Authors: Tanya Diefenbach-Elstob, David Plummer, Robert Dowi, Sinba Wamagi, Bisato Gula, Keyanato Siwaeya, Daniel Pelowa, Peter Siba, Jeffrey Warner
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-01-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Tuberculosis
Papua New Guinea
Treatment adherence
DOTS
Remote health
Subsistence
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-016-3935-7

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