When treatment is more challenging than the disease: a qualitative study of MDR-TB patient retention.

Analyses patients’ and providers' perspectives on reasons for LFU

From:
Department for International Development
Published
1 March 2016
Country:
India
Document Type:
Research Paper
Theme:
Health
Authors:
Shringarpure, K.S., Isaakidis, P, Sagili, K.D., Baxi, R.K., Daffary, A

Abstract

Authors conducted a qualitative study between December 2013-March 2014, including in-depth interviews with LFU patients and DOT-providers, and a focus group discussion with DR-TB site supervisors. A thematic-network analysis approach was utilised.

This research was supported by the UK Department for International Development’s Operational Research Capacity Building Programme led by the International Union Against TB and Lung Disease (The Union)

Citation

Shringarpure KS, Isaakidis P, Sagili KD, Baxi RK, Das M, Daftary A (2016) “When Treatment Is More Challenging than the Disease”: A Qualitative Study of MDR-TB Patient Retention. PLoS ONE 11 (3): e0150849. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0150849

When Treatment is more challenging than the disease”: a qualitative study of MDR-TB patient retention

Published 1 March 2016
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