Non-completion of latent tuberculosis infection treatment among Vietnamese immigrants in Southern California: A retrospective study.

Fayette Nguyen Truax Donald E MoriskyJulie LowMichael CarsonHaimanot GirmaAdeline M Nyamathi

Published in: Public health nursing (Boston, Mass.) (2020)

Community and public health nurses working with the Vietnamese immigrant population can play a vital role in improving patients' LTBI treatment acceptance, initiation, and completion. A proactive approach to addressing barriers and potential medication side effects can improve overall treatment success.

Keyphrases

public health
healthcare
mental health
newly diagnosed
ejection fraction
emergency department
end stage renal disease
risk assessment
combination therapy
hiv aids
adverse drug
patient reported outcomes
patient reported
antiretroviral therapy
electronic health record