Level of and associated factors for non-adherence to anti-tuberculosis treatment among tuberculosis patients in Gamo Gofa zone, southern Ethiopia: cross-sectional study

Level of and associated factors for non-adherence to anti-tuberculosis treatment among tuberculosis patients in Gamo Gofa zone, southern Ethiopia: cross-sectional study

Abstract Background Non-adherence to anti-TB treatment is one of the crucial challenges in improving tuberculosis (TB) treatment outcomes and reducing healthcare costs. The poor adherence to anti-TB treatment among patients with TB is a major problem in Ethiopia. This study aimed to assess the level...

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Main Authors: Dessalegn Ajema, Tamiru Shibru, Temesgen Endalew, Selamawit Gebeyehu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-11-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
TB
Non-adherence
Gamo Gofa
Ethiopia
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-020-09827-7

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