Characteristics and smoking behaviors among patients with drug-resistant tuberculosis (DR-TB) in South Africa

Characteristics and smoking behaviors among patients with drug-resistant tuberculosis (DR-TB) in South Africa

Abstract Introduction Cigarette smoking is an independent risk factor for drug-resistant tuberculosis (DR-TB), highlighting the importance of developing effective smoking cessation strategies tailored to specific contextual insights.The aim of this study was to assess the smoking behaviours, cessati...

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Main Authors: Phindile Zifikile Shangase, Brandon S. Shaw, Ina Shaw
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-04-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Risk factors
Smoking
Tobacco smoking
Tuberculosis
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-025-22565-y
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