Tuberculosis poor treatment outcomes and its determinants in Kilifi County, Kenya: a retrospective cohort study from 2012 to 2019.

Geoffrey G KatanaMoses M Ngari Teresia MainaDeche SangaAbdullahi Osman

Published in: Archives of public health = Archives belges de sante publique (2022)

Over two-thirds of poor outcomes occur in the first three months of TB treatment, therefore greater efforts are needed during this phase. Interventions targeting HIV infected and other underlying medical conditions, the elderly and retreated patients provide an opportunity to improve TB treatment outcome.

Keyphrases

mycobacterium tuberculosis
hiv infected
end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
healthcare
chronic kidney disease
physical activity
antiretroviral therapy
peritoneal dialysis
hiv aids
adipose tissue
patient reported outcomes
skeletal muscle
hepatitis c virus
metabolic syndrome
patient reported