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Assessment of patient preference in allocation and observation of anti-tuberculosis medication in three districts in Tanzania

		Research article
		Published: 2008 Egwaga S., Range N., Lwilla F., Mkopi A., Barongo V., Mtenga S., Mshinda H., Cobelens F., Haag V., van Leth F., Grewal P. (2008): Assessment of patient preference in allocation and observation of anti-tuberculosis medication in three districts in Tanzania. Dove Medical Press Ltd., Patient Preferences and Adherence 2008:2, 1-6. Download > [en] (PDF, 77.1 KB)
Home-based supervision of TB treatment with fewer drugs is an expressed preference of TB patients in Tanzania. Such a strategy is now being assessed in a pilot study. If effective and feasible, the strategy will contribute to an improved TB control strategy.
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