What are the reasons for patients not adhering to their anti-TB treatment in a South African district hospital?
Introduction: TB is a major health problem in South Africa, with increasing numbers of patients notified, inadequate successful treatment rates and an emerging problem with resistant strains. This study was conducted at a District Hospital in KwaZulu-Natal where the successful treatment rate was as...
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| Main Authors: | Somasundran Govender, Bob Mash |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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2009-12-01
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| Series: | South African Family Practice |
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| Online Access: | https://safpj.co.za/index.php/safpj/article/view/1326 |
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