Gender-Related Barriers and Delays in Accessing Tuberculosis Diagnostic and Treatment Services: A Systematic Review of Qualitative Studies
Background. Tuberculosis (TB) remains a significant global public health problem with known gender-related (male versus female) disparities. We reviewed the qualitative evidence (written/spoken narrative) for gender-related differences limiting TB service access from symptom onset to treatment initi...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2014-01-01
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Series: | Tuberculosis Research and Treatment |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/215059 |