Gender-related factors influencing tuberculosis control in shantytowns: a qualitative study

• Main Authors: Alva Jessica (Author), Haro Marie (Author), Montoya Rosario (Author), Bayer Angela M (Author), Onifade Dami A (Author), Franco Jessica (Author), Sosa Rosario (Author), Valiente Betty (Author), Valera Enit (Author), Ford Carolyn M (Author), Acosta Colleen D (Author), Evans Carlton A (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2010-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>There is evidence that female gender is associated with reduced likelihood of tuberculosis diagnosis and successful treatment. This study aimed to characterize gender-related barriers to tuberculosis control in Peruvian shantytowns.&...