Background Tuberculosis (TB) is a major contributor to the global burden of disease and has
received considerable attention in recent years, particularly in low-and middle-income …

Tuberculosis diagnosis and treatment currently revolves around clinical features and
microbiology. The disease however adversely affects patients' psychological, economic, and …

Background Tuberculosis (TB) is a major cause of death. The condition is highly stigmatised,
with considerable discrimination towards sufferers. Although there have been several …

A high burden of malaria, tuberculosis, and HIV infection contributes to national and
individual poverty. We have reviewed a broad range of evidence detailing factors at …

Objective To develop scales to measure tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS stigma in a developing
world context. Methods Cross‐sectional study of tuberculosis patients in southern Thailand …

In this paper we argue that a gender analysis is fundamental to health and health planning.
We begin with a definition of gender and related concepts including equity and equality. We …

Background DOTS is the control strategy for tuberculosis promoted by WHO. Pakistan is
currently developing its National Tuberculosis Programme, and requires guidance on types …

Tuberculosis (TB) is a persistent problem in the United States; however, little is known about
its impact on functioning and quality of life (QOL) among people with TB. The purpose of this …

Title. Directly observed therapy and tuberculosis: how can a systematic review of qualitative
research contribute to improving services? A qualitative meta‐synthesis Aim. This paper …

Researchers measure the effectiveness of new interventions using randomized controlled
trials (RCTs). They are increasingly using qualitative research with these RCTs to explain …