Retrospective cohort analysis shows that adherence to tuberculosis preventive treatment differs by population type, suggesting targeted interventions may be needed.
In this Amazon cohort, TPT completion was greater among indigenous individuals and was associated with shortened regimens and facilities outside the state capital. These patterns suggest that expanding shortened regimens and PHC-based access beyond capital may support adherence in high-burden, inequity-affected settings; however, the programmatic impact should be confirmed in prospective or quasi-experimental evaluations.
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