Integrating socio-economic support into drug-resistant TB care to optimise treatment outcomes

Integrating socio-economic support into drug-resistant TB care to optimise treatment outcomes

BACKGROUND: Drug-resistant TB (DR-TB) remains a public health concern in Kenya, with an estimated 2,500 individuals acquiring DR-TB annually. Despite significant progress in DR-TB management, the treatment success rate (TSR) in 2021 stood at 77%, falling short of the 85% target. This low TSR occurs...

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Main Authors: J. Limo, C. Pahe, I. Kathure, L. Ndungu, A. Mahihu, C. Mwashumbe, E. Mueni, H. Momanyi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (The Union) 2025-01-01
Series:IJTLD Open
Subjects:
adherence
mental health
person-centred care
Online Access:https://www.ingentaconnect.com/contentone/iuatld/ijtldo/2025/00000002/00000001/art00007
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