Adolescent, caregiver and provider perspectives on tuberculosis treatment adherence: a qualitative study from Lima, Peru.

Silvia S ChiangLiz SenadorElmer AltamiranoMilagros WongCatherine B BeckhornStephanie RocheJulia CoitVictoria Elena Oliva RapoportLeonid LeccaJerome T Galea

Published in: BMJ open (2023)

Our findings support a three-pronged approach to improve TB treatment adherence among adolescents: (1) reduce barriers to adherence (eg, home-based or community-based DOT in lieu of facility-based DOT, reducing pill burden and treatment duration when appropriate), (2) teach adolescents the behavioural skills required for treatment adherence and (3) strengthen caregivers' ability to support adolescents.

Keyphrases

young adults
physical activity
mycobacterium tuberculosis
primary care
emergency department
type diabetes
hepatitis c virus
glycemic control
metabolic syndrome