Effects of sociodemographic characteristics and patients' health beliefs on tuberculosis treatment adherence in Ethiopia: a structural equation modelling approach.
Habteyes Hailu TolaMehrdad KarimiMir Saeid YekaninejadPublished in: Infectious diseases of poverty (2017)
Interventions intended to decrease perceived barriers and maximize perceived benefits should be implemented to enhance TB treatment adherence. In addition, it is crucial that counselling is incorporated with the regular directly observed therapy program. Motivators (cue to actions) such as friends, family, healthcare workers, and the media could be used to promote TB treatment adherence.
Keyphrases
- mental health
- mycobacterium tuberculosis
- physical activity
- end stage renal disease
- healthcare
- depressive symptoms
- public health
- chronic kidney disease
- emergency department
- social support
- type diabetes
- ejection fraction
- newly diagnosed
- stem cells
- quality improvement
- risk assessment
- peritoneal dialysis
- bone marrow
- weight loss
- climate change
- glycemic control
- replacement therapy
- social media
- prognostic factors