Factors contributing to pulmonary TB treatment lost to follow-up in developing countries: an overview
M Opperman, I Du Preez - African Journal of Infectious Diseases, 2023 - ajol.info
Background: Despite the available treatment options, pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) remains a
leading cause of disease-related deaths worldwide. Treatment non-adherence/lost to follow …
leading cause of disease-related deaths worldwide. Treatment non-adherence/lost to follow …
Application of ARIMA, and hybrid ARIMA Models in predicting and forecasting tuberculosis incidences among children in Homa Bay and Turkana Counties, Kenya
S Siamba, A Otieno, J Koech - PLOS digital health, 2023 - journals.plos.org
Tuberculosis (TB) infections among children (below 15 years) is a growing concern,
particularly in resource-limited settings. However, the TB burden among children is relatively …
particularly in resource-limited settings. However, the TB burden among children is relatively …
A machine learning approach to explore individual risk factors for tuberculosis treatment non-adherence in Mukono district
Despite the availability and implementation of well-known efficacious interventions for
tuberculosis treatment by the Ministry of Health, Uganda (MoH), treatment non-adherence …
tuberculosis treatment by the Ministry of Health, Uganda (MoH), treatment non-adherence …
Determinants of tuberculosis treatment interruption among patients in Vihiga County, Kenya
PW Wekunda, DSO Aduda, B Guyah - PLoS One, 2021 - journals.plos.org
Background Despite robust Tuberculosis (TB) program with effective chemotherapy and
high coverage, treatment interruption remains a serious problem. Interrupting TB treatment …
high coverage, treatment interruption remains a serious problem. Interrupting TB treatment …
Tuberculosis poor treatment outcomes and its determinants in Kilifi County, Kenya: a retrospective cohort study from 2012 to 2019
GG Katana, M Ngari, T Maina, D Sanga… - Archives of Public …, 2022 - Springer
Background Tuberculosis (TB) is one of the leading causes of deaths in Africa, monitoring its
treatment outcome is essential to evaluate treatment effectiveness. The study aimed to …
treatment outcome is essential to evaluate treatment effectiveness. The study aimed to …
Incidence and predictors of treatment interruption among patients on anti-tuberculosis treatment in Nekemte public healthcare facilities, Oromia, Western Ethiopia
RG Getachew, T Tolossa, Z Teklemariam… - Frontiers in …, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Introduction Tuberculosis treatment interruption increases the risk of poor treatment
outcomes and the occurrence of drug resistant Tuberculosis. However, data on the …
outcomes and the occurrence of drug resistant Tuberculosis. However, data on the …
Gendered gaps to tuberculosis prevention and care in Kenya: a political economy analysis study
LH Abdullahi, S Oketch, H Komen, I Mbithi… - BMJ open, 2024 - bmjopen.bmj.com
Background Tuberculosis (TB) remains a public health concern in Kenya despite the
massive global efforts towards ending TB. The impediments to TB prevention and care …
massive global efforts towards ending TB. The impediments to TB prevention and care …
Predictors of mortality and survival probability distribution among patients on tuberculosis treatment in Vihiga County, Kenya
PW Wekunda, DSO Aduda, B Guyah, J Odongo - African Health Sciences, 2023 - ajol.info
Objective: To estimate survival probability and identify predictors, causes and conditions
contributing to mortality among TB patients in Vihiga County. Methods: A cohort of 291 …
contributing to mortality among TB patients in Vihiga County. Methods: A cohort of 291 …
Exploring Caregivers' Perceptions on the Impact of Nyaope and Alcohol Use on Tuberculosis Treatment Adherence in Limpopo Province, South Africa: A Qualitative …
H Matakanye, TG Tshitangano - Advances in Public Health, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Background. Adherence to tuberculosis (TB) treatment is essential for curing the disease
and for preventing drug resistance. Most studies report that substance abuse is associated …
and for preventing drug resistance. Most studies report that substance abuse is associated …
The impact of substance use on tuberculosis treatment adherence among tuberculosis patients in Limpopo Province, South Africa
H Matakanye, T Tshitangano - medRxiv, 2023 - medrxiv.org
Background Substance use are associated with high discontinuation of tuberculosis
treatment which is a barrier to tuberculosis control. Treatment discontinuation significantly …
treatment which is a barrier to tuberculosis control. Treatment discontinuation significantly …