Factors Related to the Utilization of Digital Adherence Technologies in Tuberculosis Care: A Qualitative Study Among Adults in DS-TB Treatment, Health Care Providers and Other Key Stakeholders in Tanzania
Bianca Gonçalves Tasca,
Andrew Mganga,
Chung Lam Leung
et al.
Abstract:Numerous challenges, such as lengthy treatmenst courses, side effects, and distance to healthcare facilities contribute to suboptimal Tuberculosis (TB) treatment completion. Digital adherence technologies (DATs), such as smart pillboxes and medication labels, could be an alternative to facilitate TB treatment continuation.In-depth interviews with people undergoing treatment for drug susceptible TB, health care providers (HCPs) and other key stakeholders were conducted to evaluate their experiences with DATs in… Show more
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