Factors associated with refusal of preventive therapy after initial willingness to accept treatment among college students with latent tuberculosis infection in Shandong, China.

Factors associated with TPT refusal after initial willingness to accept treatment, such as personal (type of students, physical activity, boarding experiences, knowledge of TB) and family characteristics (father's education level, household income) among college student with LTBI, might help identify persons for whom tailored interventions could improve the start of LTBI treatment.