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Life with Pulmonary Tuberculosis

The 'career' of TB patients in the Free State, South Africa - .
Book on DemandKartoniert, Paperback
300 Seiten
Englisch
VDM Verlag Dr. Müllererschienen am09.09.2011
This book has two main aims. Firstly, it aims to profile the career' of tuberculosis patients by focusing on the socio-economic and socio-cultural variables impinging on the health-seeking behavior and adherence to treatment of pulmonary TB patients. Secondly, it strives to propose criteria for innovative behavioural prevention strategies and health-seeking behaviour for TB patients. The study was conducted at nine primary health care clinics in three geographic areas or health districts in the Free State province (South Africa). The majority of patients were new patients. Using Suchman's illness stages, the study reveals that the patients not only had to cope with physical disabilities and the side effects of treatment, but also with the fear of recurrence of TB and social stigma. In respect of determinants of treatment adherence, the data shows that stigma, the socio-economic circumstances of the patient, and migrancy play an important role in explaining non-adherence. Based on this evidence, recommendations are made regarding a number of provider-, patient- and community-centred interventions that can improve adherence.mehr

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KlappentextThis book has two main aims. Firstly, it aims to profile the career' of tuberculosis patients by focusing on the socio-economic and socio-cultural variables impinging on the health-seeking behavior and adherence to treatment of pulmonary TB patients. Secondly, it strives to propose criteria for innovative behavioural prevention strategies and health-seeking behaviour for TB patients. The study was conducted at nine primary health care clinics in three geographic areas or health districts in the Free State province (South Africa). The majority of patients were new patients. Using Suchman's illness stages, the study reveals that the patients not only had to cope with physical disabilities and the side effects of treatment, but also with the fear of recurrence of TB and social stigma. In respect of determinants of treatment adherence, the data shows that stigma, the socio-economic circumstances of the patient, and migrancy play an important role in explaining non-adherence. Based on this evidence, recommendations are made regarding a number of provider-, patient- and community-centred interventions that can improve adherence.
Details
ISBN/GTIN978-3-639-29658-7
ProduktartBook on Demand
EinbandartKartoniert, Paperback
Erscheinungsjahr2011
Erscheinungsdatum09.09.2011
Seiten300 Seiten
SpracheEnglisch
Artikel-Nr.11769552
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GenreMedizin

Autor

Dr Sethulego Matebesi is the Head of the Department of Sociology at the University of the Free State, (South Africa). He has been involved in long-term research, which primarily focused on district healthcare information systems, primary healthcare, the socio-economic impact of tuberculosis and HIV and AIDS.