Patient and provider perceptions of the relationship between alcohol use and TB and readiness for treatment: a qualitative study in South Africa

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Patient and provider perceptions of the relationship between alcohol use and TB and readiness for treatment: a qualitative study in South Africa

Background: Unhealthy alcohol use is widespread in South Africa and has been linked to tuberculosis (TB) disease and poor treatment outcomes. This study used qualitative methods to explore the relationship between TB and alcohol use during TB treatment. Methods: Focus group discussions (FGDs) were c...

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Main Authors:	Kulkarni, S., Weber, S.E., Buys, C., Lambrechts, T., Myers, Bronwyn, Drainoni, M.L., Jacobson, K.R., Theron, D., Carney, T.
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	2024
Subjects:	Alcohol Behavior change Healthcare systems South Africa Tuberculosis Humans Male Female Focus Groups Adult Qualitative Research Middle Aged Alcohol Drinking Attitude of Health Personnel Patient Acceptance of Health Care Young Adult Health Personnel
Online Access:	http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/96550

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