Evaluation of tuberculosis defaulters in Yemen from the perspective of health care service

ConclusionThis study presented the risk factors associated with TB defaulters in Yemen as well their reasons for defaulting which are mostly socioeconomic, particularly travel cost. By identifying these risk factors and reasons for defaulting, this study proposes defaulter rates in Yemen can be reduced through incorporating the results into future treatment strategies to prevent undesirable consequences, especially in the absence of primary diagnosis tools and improper tracing method for defaulters.
Source: Journal of Pharmaceutical Health Services Research - Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research