Improving outcomes for multi-drug-resistant tuberculosis in the Peruvian Amazon – a qualitative study exploring the experiences and perceptions of patients and healthcare professionals

Improving outcomes for multi-drug-resistant tuberculosis in the Peruvian Amazon – a qualitative study exploring the experiences and perceptions of patients and healthcare professionals

Abstract Background Management for multi-drug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) is challenging and has poor patient outcomes. Peru has a high burden of MDR-TB. The Loreto region in the Peruvian Amazon is worst affected for reasons including high rates of poverty and poor healthcare access. Current evi...

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Main Authors: Thomas W. McNally, Gilles de Wildt, Graciela Meza, Connie M. D. Wiskin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-08-01
Series:BMC Health Services Research
Subjects:
Multi-drug-resistant tuberculosis
Experiences
Perceptions
Healthcare professional
Patient
Relationship
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12913-019-4429-y

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