Tuberculosis (TB) remains a global health concern, particularly in India, which carries a significant portion of the global burden. The role of sex as a determinant of health is increasingly recognized, impacting various aspects of TB, including treatment compliance and outcomes. This study aimed to determine the mediating role of treatment compliance in the relationship between sex and sputum conversion in newly diagnosed pulmonary TB patients in Chennai, South India.
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