Barriers to treatment adherence for individuals with latent tuberculosis infection: A systematic search and narrative synthesis of the literature.
Yisi LiuStephen BirchK Bruce NewboldBeverley M EssuePublished in: The International journal of health planning and management (2018)
To further improve treatment and LTBI control and to fulfill the World Health Organization goal of eliminating TB in low-incidence countries, greater priority should be given to the use of treatment regimens involving shorter durations and fewer adverse effects, like the 3-month regimen of weekly rifapentine plus isoniazid, supported by innovative patient education and incentive strategies.