Tuesday, July 30, 2013

The provision and need of social support among adult and pediatric patients with tuberculosis in Lima, Peru: a qualitative study

Tuberculosis (TB) remains a significant public health problem in Peru, causing an estimated 35,000 new cases each year, 6.7% of whom are co-infected with HIV. Social support mechanisms are key in influencing health-seeking behavior, adherence, and overall patient wellbeing in clinical…

Source: The provision and need of social support among adult and pediatric patients with tuberculosis in Lima, Peru: a qualitative study



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