Alcohol use in Tanzanians with chronic psychotic disorders and poor medication adherence

Alcohol use in Tanzanians with chronic psychotic disorders and poor medication adherence

Background: The burden of chronic psychotic disorders (CPDs) in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) is significant. Poorly medically adherent patients are more likely to have worse outcomes and require more resources. However, factors impacting effective treatment of CPD in this population are unclear. Aim: E...

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Main Authors: Emily Simon, Jennifer B. Levin, Jessie Mbwambo, Carol Blixen, Isaac Lema, Michelle Aebi, Godwin Njiro, Kristin Cassidy, Sylvia Kaaya, Martha Sajatovic
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AOSIS 2021-03-01
Series:South African Journal of Psychiatry
Subjects:
schizophrenia
medication adherence
treatment adherence
alcohol abuse
audit
assist
chronic psychotic disorders
sub-saharan africa
substance abuse
Online Access:https://sajp.org.za/index.php/sajp/article/view/1570

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