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Does the type of treatment supporter influence tuberculosis treatment outcomes in Zimbabwe?

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Abstract
Zimbabwe National Tuberculosis Guidelines advise that direct observation of anti-tuberculosis treatment (DOT) can be provided by a family member/relative as a last resort. In 2011, in Nkayi District, of 763 registered tuberculosis (TB) patients, 59 (8%) received health facility-based DOT, 392 (51%) received DOT from a trained community worker and 306 (40%) from a family member/relative. There were no differences in TB treatment outcomes between the three DOT groups, apart from a higher frequency rate of 'no reported outcomes' for those receiving family-based DOT. Family members should be trained to use a suitable DOT support package.
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Published Date
21-Jun-2013
PubMed ID
26393018
Languages
English
Volume / Issue / Pages
Volume 3, Issue 2, Pages 146-148
Issue Date
21-Jun-2013
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