Patient and provider perceptions of the relationship between alcohol use and TB and readiness for treatment: a qualitative study in South Africa

• Main Authors: Suchitra Kulkarni (Author), Sarah E. Weber (Author), Chané Buys (Author), Tersius Lambrechts (Author), Bronwyn Myers (Author), Mari-Lynn Drainoni (Author), Karen R. Jacobson (Author), Danie Theron (Author), Tara Carney (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2024-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
• Online Access: Connect to this object online.

Abstract Background Unhealthy alcohol use is widespread in South Africa and has been linked to tuberculosis (TB) disease and poor treatment outcomes. This study used qualitative methods to explore the relationship between TB and alcohol use during TB treatment. Methods Focus group discussions (FGDs)...