Low prioritization of latent tuberculosis infection-A systemic barrier to tuberculosis control: A qualitative study in Ontario, Canada.

Deborah A MilinkovicStephen Birch Fran Scott K Bruce NewboldJessica HopkinsMuntasir SaffieBeverley M Essue

Published in: The International journal of health planning and management (2018)

This multiperspective study identified barriers beyond the typical socioeconomic determinants and highlighted important upstream factors that hinder treatment initiation and adherence. Addressing these factors is critical if Canada is to meet the WHO's global call to eradicate TB in all low incidence settings.

Keyphrases

mycobacterium tuberculosis
pulmonary tuberculosis
hiv aids
risk factors
type diabetes
adverse drug
metabolic syndrome
combination therapy
hepatitis c virus
human immunodeficiency virus
replacement therapy
hiv infected
smoking cessation
drug induced
electronic health record