Initial loss to follow up of tuberculosis patients in South Africa: perspectives of program managers
Abstract Background Tuberculosis (TB) remains a serious public health problem in South Africa. Initial loss to follow up (LTFU) rates among TB patients are high, varying between 14.9 and 22.5%. From the perspective of patients, documented reasons for this include poor communication between patient a...
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Main Authors: | Judith R. M. Mwansa-Kambafwile (Author), Sara Jewett (Author), Charles Chasela (Author), Nazir Ismail (Author), Colin Menezes (Author) |
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2020-05-01T00:00:00Z.
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