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Journal Article > Research

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

Mlilo N, Sandy C, Harries AD, Kumar AMV, Masuka N, Nyathi B, Edginton ME, Isaakidis P, Manzi M, Siziba N
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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.
Countries
Zimbabwe
Subject Area
tuberculosis
DOI
10.5588/pha.13.0002
Published Date
21-Jun-2013
PubMed ID
26393018
Languages
English
Journal
Public Health Action
Volume / Issue / Pages
Volume 3, Issue 2, Pages 146-148
Issue Date
21-Jun-2013
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