Barriers to tuberculosis treatment adherence in high-burden tuberculosis settings in Ashanti region, Ghana: a qualitative study from patient’s perspective

Barriers to tuberculosis treatment adherence in high-burden tuberculosis settings in Ashanti region, Ghana: a qualitative study from patient’s perspective

Abstract Background Despite having an effective community-based Directly Observed Therapy Short-course (DOTS) strategy for tuberculosis (TB) care, treatment adherence has been a major challenge in many developing countries including Ghana. Poor adherence results in discontinuity of treatment and lea...

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Main Authors: Maxwell Afranie Appiah, Joshua Appiah Arthur, Delphine Gborgblorvor, Emmanuel Asampong, Gideon Kye-Duodu, Edward Mberu Kamau, Phyllis Dako-Gyeke
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-07-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Tuberculosis
Patient-related barriers
Treatment adherence
Ashanti region
Ghana
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-023-16259-6

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-023-16259-6

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