Tuberculosis patients are physically challenged and socially isolated: A mixed methods case-control study of Health Related Quality of Life in Eastern Ethiopia.

Tuberculosis patients are physically challenged and socially isolated: A mixed methods case-control study of Health Related Quality of Life in Eastern Ethiopia.

INTRODUCTION:Pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) impairs respiratory physiology and functional ability, resulting in economic and social dependence upon others. Patients with tuberculosis especially multi drug resistant (MDR-TB) suffer from social isolation, stigma, lack of support and economic constraints....

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Main Authors: Aklilu Abrham Roba, Tamirat Tesfaye Dasa, Fitsum Weldegebreal, Abyot Asfaw, Habtamu Mitiku, Zelalem Teklemariam, Mahantash Naganuri, Bahubali Jinnappa Geddugol, Frehiwot Mesfin, Hilina Befikadu, Eden Tesfaye
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2018-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC6188627?pdf=render

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