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Socio-demographic and Economic Factors Associated with Adherence to Anti-Tuberculosis Treatment
Author Affiliations
Institute of Epidemiology, Disease Control and Research, Arannayk Foundation, Armed Forces Medical College
Published InJournal of Armed Forces Medical College Bangladesh
Year2020
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Abstract
Introduction: Tuberculosis is one of the most significant health problems in Bangladesh. Adherence to TB treatment is crucial to achieving cure while avoiding the emergenceofdrug resistance. Non-adherence to anti-tuberculosis treatment may result in persistent infectiousness and a higher rate of treatment failure, relapse and drug resistance and therefore, it’sa significant barrier to the success in tuberculosis control.
 Objectives: To determine the socio-demographic and economic factors influencing adherence to anti-tuberculosis treatment among tuberculosis patients.
 Materials and Methods: This case control study was carried out among purposively selected 47 cases and 94 controls in selected DOTS centres of Dhaka city from January 2010 to July 2010. Data were collected by face to face interview using a semi-structured questionnaire.
 Results: Males were 2.5…
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