Infection Control (TB)
"Behavioral Factors in Tuberculosis Control."
Published in Medical Letter on the CDC and FDA, December 25th, 1995
According to an abstract submitted by the author to The Lancet Conference 'The Challenge of Tuberculosis', held September 14-15, 1995, in Washington, D.C., "Tuberculosis control is directed towards ensuring that patients complete treatment without infecting others. Relevant Behavioral and social factors concern the decisions and actions of individuals who influence treatment outcomes, including persons at risk for disease, tuberculosis patients, and health care providers. Relevant issues include health education for patients and for the public, provider knowledge and practice, the unique needs of HIV infected persons and others at high risk of tuberculosis, and the quality of treatment...
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