Does optimized adherence support improve treatment outcomes in RR / MDR-TB patients on 18-20 months regimen in Tbilisi, Georgia?

Does optimized adherence support improve treatment outcomes in RR / MDR-TB patients on 18-20 months regimen in Tbilisi, Georgia?

Introduction: Adherence to second-line antituberculosis drug is challenging. A combination of strategies needs to be implemented to achieve adherence. In Georgia an optimized adherence support (OAS) – a package of education, psychosocial support and adherence counselling – was added to the already...

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Main Authors: Tinatin Jomidava, Mohammed Khogali, Yuliia Sereda, Zaza Avaliani, Malkhaz Davitashvili, Mikheil Madzgharashvili, Nestan Tukvadze, Lali Chaphurishvili, Mamuka Chincharauli, Maia Kipiani
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The Journal of Infection in Developing Countries 2021-09-01
Series:Journal of Infection in Developing Countries
Subjects:
drug-resistant tuberculosis
adherence
treatment outcomes
before-and-after study
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Online Access:https://jidc.org/index.php/journal/article/view/13783
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