Journal of Bioanalysis & Biomedicine

Tadele Eticha

Publications

• Research Article
  Non-Adherence to Anti-TB Drugs and Its Predictors among TB/HIV Co- Infected Patients in Mekelle, Ethiopia
  Author(s): Tadele Eticha and Eden KassaTadele Eticha and Eden Kassa
  
  Background: Non-adherence to tuberculosis (TB) treatment in TB/human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) coinfected patients greatly affect treatment outcome. It can lead to an increased risk of drug resistance which is difficult to treat and contribute to increased mortality. Therefore, this study was aimed to determine the prevalence and factors associated with non-adherence to anti-TB drugs among TB/HIV co-infected patients in Mekelle, Ethiopia. Methods: A health institution based cross-sectional study was conducted in Mekelle from March to April 2013. Consecutive sampling was used to select respondents. Data were collected with the help of a structured questionnaire and analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 20.0 software. Results: The prevalence of non-adherence to anti-TB medicatio.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/1948-593X.1000113

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