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Botha, Anna Dorethea Helena,1954-
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dc.contributor.advisor |
Knight, S.
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dc.contributor.author |
Zaranyika, Trust
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dc.date.accessioned |
2012-10-05T12:57:11Z |
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dc.date.available |
2012-10-05T12:57:11Z |
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dc.date.issued |
2012-02 |
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dc.identifier.citation |
Zaranyika, Trust (2012) Treatment interruption in tuberculosis patients in a district of Namibia, University of South Africa, Pretoria, <http://hdl.handle.net/10500/6548> |
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dc.identifier.uri |
http://hdl.handle.net/10500/6548 |
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dc.description.abstract |
The purpose of the study was to investigate the factors associated with the interruption of tuberculosis treatment in the Swakopmund district of Namibia. A descriptive cross-sectional survey was conducted. Data was collected using a structured questionnaire administered by interviewers. The population consisted of both treatment interrupters and non-interrupters. The total sample was 143 respondents. The findings revealed that three factors were significantly associated with TB treatment interruption, namely a lack of formal education (p = 0.032), lack of access to media (p = 0.017), and clinic opening times (p = 0.000). Recommendations made include improving the support given to TB patients, increasing their understanding of TB and adopting new research and technology. |
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dc.format.extent |
1 online resource (xiii, 91 leaves) |
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dc.language.iso |
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dc.subject |
Treatment interruption |
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dc.subject |
Defaulting |
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dc.subject |
Directly observed therapy (DOT) |
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dc.subject |
Category I |
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dc.subject |
Category II |
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dc.subject.ddc |
616.9950096881 |
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dc.subject.lcsh |
Tuberculosis -- Patients -- Treatment -- Namibia Swakopmund District |
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dc.title |
Treatment interruption in tuberculosis patients in a district of Namibia |
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dc.type |
Dissertation |
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dc.description.department |
Health Studies |
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dc.description.degree |
M.A. (Public Health) |
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