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Tuberculosis Medication Nonadherence—A Qualitative Case Study, Karthick Swaminathan, Lalitha Ramakrishnan, C. S. G. Krishnamacharyulu
Tuberculosis Medication Nonadherence—A Qualitative Case Study, Karthick Swaminathan, Lalitha Ramakrishnan, C. S. G. Krishnamacharyulu
The Qualitative Report
India is grappling with the problem of controlling tuberculosis nearly for the past 50 years. The problem of nonadherence to treatment regimen has also worsened the situation of multidrug resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) in India. This article explores the factors behind nonadherence among erstwhile TB defaulters in a rural district in India. In-depth interviews with seven chronic defaulters and with healthcare professionals were conducted at a government-run Chest Clinic. In addition to in-depth interviews with defaulters and healthcare professionals, medical records and government orders related to TB control were examined extensively. Participants were also observed to understand their interaction with healthcare …