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HIV/AIDS Co-Infection
Report summarizes HIV/AIDS co-infection study findings from P. Naidoo and co-researchers
January 27th, 2009
According to recent research published in the journal Qualitative Health Research, "Our aim with this study was to explore the factors that contribute to tuberculosis patients' adherence and nonadherence to the Directly Observed Treatment Short Course strategy. A qualitative, phenomenological research design was used." "Fifteen male and female participants between the ages of 18 and 57 years were recruited through purposive sampling at a primary care clinic located in a disadvantaged area, and in-depth interviews were conducted. The data analysis indicated that the factors found to influence adherence were social and economic resources; causal attributions...
Source: TB & Outbreaks Week (2009-01-27)
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