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Direct observation and adherence to tuberculosis treatment in Chongqing, China: a descriptive study

author(s) Liu, X.. - Chen, J.. - Wang, Y.. - Hu, D.. - Wang, T.. - Zeng, W.
from UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO)
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  • Eastern Asia
  • Asia
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Hu, D.; Liu, X.; Chen, J.; Wang, Y.; Wang, T.; Zeng, W. Direct observation and adherence to tuberculosis treatment in Chongqing, China: a descriptive study. Health Policy and Planning (2008) 23 (1) 43-55

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Abstract

China has an estimated 5 million people with tuberculosis (TB). Official policy is that treatment of all patients is directly observed by health workers; completion rates are reported to be in excess of 90%, and drugs should be supplied for free. However, some research suggests there is a gap between the official policies and practice. Methods: Survey of TB patients in four counties of one municipality; record assessment at one TB centre; patient and village doctor in-depth interviews

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