Adherence to TB treatment remains low during continuation phase among adult patients in Northwest Ethiopia.
Kassahun Dessie GashuKassahun Alemu GelayeBinyam TilahunPublished in: BMC infectious diseases (2021)
The study indicated that patients' adherence to TB treatment remains low during continuation phase. The patient's education level, knowledge, family wealth, and provider-patient relationship were found positively associated with patient adherence. Forgetfulness, traveling away, and feeling sick were major reasons for non-adherence to TB treatment. Interventional studies are needed on those factors to improve patient adherence to TB treatment during continuation phase.