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    Knowledge, attitudes and perceptions of TB non-adherent and adherent 2-3 years after their initial registration at Botšabelo clinic, Maseru, Lesotho 

    Letsie, Moselinyane (University of the Western Cape, 2011)
    Background: Tuberculosis (TB) in the majority of cases is a curable disease requiring prolonged treatment of six months. The World Health Organisation (WHO) recommends the Direct Observation Treatment Short course (DOTS) ...
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    Effects of treatment compliance on treatment outcomes for pulmonary tuberculosis patients on Directly Observed Treatment-short Course in Windhoek District, Namibia 

    Nepolo, Ester Ndahekelekwa (University of the Western Cape, 2016)
    Tuberculosis (TB) is a major health problem worldwide, with an estimated 9 million new cases accounting for an estimated 1.5 million deaths in 2012. Non-compliance with TB treatment has become a major barrier to achieving ...
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    Predictors of death among tuberculosis patients while on treatment in local health facilities in Francistown 

    Dare, Kunle (University of the Western Cape, 2016)
    Background: Botswana has one of the highest TB incidence rates in the world. Tuberculosis in those without HIV infection accounts for 13% of adult mortality and in those living with TB and HIV in Botswana account for 40% ...
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    Patients’ perspectives on the provision of tuberculosis and HIV integrated services in Sisonke district, KwaZulu Natal 

    Martins, Anikamadu Michael Ogomegbunam (University of the Western Cape, 2012)
    Viewing the provision of TB-HIV integrated services from the perspectives of TB/HIV clients can help to identify ways to enhance the provision of these services. The aim of this study was to assess the provision of TB/HIV ...
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    Community participation in collaborative tuberculosis and HIV activities including prevention of mother- to- child- transmission (PMTCT): development and evaluation of an intervention to enhance integration of TB/HIV/PMTCT services in a rural area of South Africa 

    Uwimana, Jeannine (University of the Western Cape, 2012)
    The epidemiological interconnectedness of tuberculosis (TB) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) epidemics is well documented. Although international agencies such as the World Health Organisation (WHO) have been advocating ...
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    Prevalence of HIV-related opportunistic diseases amongst HAART patients at the Federal Medical Centre in Owerri, Nigeria 

    Onyebuchi, Iroezindu Michael (University of the Western Cape, 2012)
    Background: The hallmark of HIV infection is immunosuppression which predisposes to unusual infections and malignancies generally known as opportunistic diseases (ODs). Globally, ODs are the major cause of morbidity and ...
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    Assessing and comparing the effectiveness of treatment for multidrug resistant tuberculosis between specialized TB hospital in-patient and general outpatient clinic settings within the Western Cape Province, South Africa 

    Vallie, Razia (University of the Western Cape, 2016)
    Background: Multidrug resistant tuberculosis (MDR TB) is a growing threat globally. The large increase in the incidence and prevalence of MDR TB in South Africa in recent years has impacted on the way in which MDR TB ...
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    Assessment of an integrated TB/HIV programme at health facilities in Hawassa town administration of Ethiopia 

    Lonsako, Shumet Adnew (University of the Western Cape, 2017)
    Evaluation of health programmes is essential to assist programme managers in decision-making and accountability to the population they serve. Additionally, regular monitoring and evaluation of TB/HIV collaborative activities ...
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    Assessment of the knowledge and perceptions about tuberculosis among primary school children in NTCHEU district, Malawi 

    Kambale, Susan (University of the Western Cape, 2012)
    Background: Case finding in Malawi is based on self-referral of symptomatic individuals who are suspected as tuberculosis (TB) cases in health institutions. Knowledge on TB and attitudes/perceptions about the disease can ...
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    Challenges, barriers and opportunities in integrating TB/HIV services in Tsandi District Hospital, Namibia 

    Chimatira, Raymond (University of the Western Cape, 2012)
    BACKGROUND: Namibia has generalised Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and tuberculosis (TB) epidemics. In response to the TB/HIV co-epidemics in Namibia, the Ministry of Health and Social Services approved a policy of ...
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