Investigating user acceptability and effectiveness of the SIMpill device as a strategy to improve treatment adherence among TB patients enrolled in the SIMpill project:a pilot study in the Frances Baard District, Northern Cape Province

Thesis (MPH)--University of Limpopo, 2010. === INTRODUCTION: Sub-optimal adherence to prescribed medications is documented as a major cause of drug resistance in tuberculosis (TB). Directly observed treatment – short course (DOTS) remains the WHO gold standard for improving adherence. Concerns with...

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Main Author: Madyo, Deon Daniel
Language:en
Published: University of Limpopo (Medunsa Campus) 2010
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10386/217