Is distance associated with tuberculosis treatment outcomes? A retrospective cohort study in Kampala, Uganda
Abstract Background Challenges accessing nearby health facilities may be a barrier to initiating and completing tuberculosis (TB) treatment. We aimed to evaluate whether distance from residence to health facility chosen for treatment is associated with TB treatment outcomes. Methods We conducted a r...
Main Authors: | Katherine O. Robsky, Seamus Hughes, Alex Kityamuwesi, Emily A. Kendall, Peter James Kitonsa, David W. Dowdy, Achilles Katamba |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2020-06-01
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Series: | BMC Infectious Diseases |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12879-020-05099-z |
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