Factors related to reduced adherence to TB treatment in Keetmanshoop Namibia
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Authors
Chinyama, Amos
Issue Date
2017-11
Type
Dissertation
Language
en
Keywords
Reduced adherence , Influence , Treatment interrupter , Participants , Adherence , TB treatment
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Abstract
The purpose of this study was to explore factors related to poor adherence to TB treatment in Keetmanshoop municipal area in Namibia. A qualitative, exploratory design was used to explore basic information about the study. Participants were using purposive sampling technique. The researcher-implemented triangulation, based on three different categories of participants, namely Field Promoters (preferred). DOT supporters (more preferred), and TB patients (most preferred). Participants were chosen in a ratio of preference. 1:2:3 respectively. The transcripts and audio tapes from interviews were analysed using the thematic content analysis. Five main themes emerged. In order of descending prominence, these themes included: factors leading to lack of adherence to TB treatment, support to enhance adherence to treatment, existing behaviours determining adherence, suggestions to promote adherence to treatment and practices to promote adherence to treatment.
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Citation
Chinyama, Amos (2017) Factors related to reduced adherence to TB treatment in Keetmanshoop Namibia, University of South Africa, Pretoria, <http://hdl.handle.net/10500/24528>