Patient adherence to tuberculosis treatment: a systematic review of qualitative research.
BACKGROUND: Tuberculosis (TB) is a major contributor to the global burden of disease and has received considerable attention in recent years, particularly in low- and middle-income countries where it is closely associated with HIV/AIDS. Poor adherence to treatment is common despite various intervent...
Main Authors: | Salla A Munro, Simon A Lewin, Helen J Smith, Mark E Engel, Atle Fretheim, Jimmy Volmink |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2007-07-01
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Series: | PLoS Medicine |
Online Access: | http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC1925126?pdf=render |
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