Factors associated with patterns of plural healthcare utilization among patients taking antiretroviral therapy in rural and urban South Africa: a cross-sectional study

Factors associated with patterns of plural healthcare utilization among patients taking antiretroviral therapy in rural and urban South Africa: a cross-sectional study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>In low-resource settings, patients’ use of multiple healthcare sources may complicate chronic care and clinical outcomes as antiretroviral therapy (ART) continues to expand. However, little is known regarding patterns, drivers and co...

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Main Authors: Moshabela Mosa, Schneider Helen, Silal Sheetal P, Cleary Susan M
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-07-01
Series:BMC Health Services Research
Subjects:
Antiretroviral treatment
Healthcare utilization
Patient retention
Medical pluralism
Urban–rural
South Africa
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6963/12/182

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