Knowledge and perceptions of tuberculosis among patients in a pastoralist community in Kenya: a qualitative study
INTRODUCTION: Tuberculosis awareness is crucial to the success of control and prevention of tuberculosis. However, the knowledge and perceptions of tuberculosis patients in rural Kenya is not well documented. The study sought to explore the knowledge and perceptions of TB patients in West Pokot Coun...
Main Authors: | Grace Wambura Mbuthia, Charles Owour Olungah, Tom Gesora Ondicho |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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The Pan African Medical Journal
2018-08-01
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Series: | The Pan African Medical Journal |
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Online Access: |
https://www.panafrican-med-journal.com/content/article/30/287/pdf/287.pdf
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