October 8, 2025

Barriers to treatment adherence among patients with tuberculosis: a qualitative study of Pakistani nationals and Afghan refugees.

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Qualitative study reveals treatment adherence barriers in tuberculosis patients, highlighting sociocultural and mental health challenges.

Lower treatment adherence was linked to various patient-related barriers, including a lack of awareness about tuberculosis and its treatment.
The study conducted 29 in-depth interviews and 11 focus group discussions with healthcare providers, patients, and carers to explore these barriers.
A significant contributor to non-adherence was the high prevalence of anxiety and depression related to tuberculosis and its treatment.
Findings suggest a need for mental health interventions at DOTS centres to improve treatment adherence and outcomes for tuberculosis patients.

Sanauddin et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Qualitative study reveals treatment adherence barriers in tuberculosis patients, highlighting sociocultural and mental health challenges.

Lower treatment adherence was linked to various patient-related barriers, including a lack of awareness about tuberculosis and its treatment.
The study conducted 29 in-depth interviews and 11 focus group discussions with healthcare providers, patients, and carers to explore these barriers.
A significant contributor to non-adherence was the high prevalence of anxiety and depression related to tuberculosis and its treatment.
Findings suggest a need for mental health interventions at DOTS centres to improve treatment adherence and outcomes for tuberculosis patients.

Sanauddin et al. (2025) studied this question.

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