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a) Treatment Failure & The Problem of Non Adherence
 
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AU : Chaulet P
TI : Compliance with anti-tuberculosis chemotherapy in developing countries.
SO : TUBERCLE 1987, 68, 19-24.
DT : Per
AB :

The paper discusses various aspects of compliance with anti-TB chemotherapy in developing countries. The problem of definition of compliance in a developing-country context, the classification and consequences of non-compliance and the entity (ies) responsible for compliance are elaborated. A description of the direct methods (several biological methods such as qualitative urine tests revealing the presence of isoniazid metabolites a day after drug is taken) and indirect methods of evaluating compliance such as monitoring patient attendance at the dates appointed for drug administration or receipt of drugs, is presented. Several steps are recommended to be taken to improve compliance in developing nations.

KEYWORDS: COMPLIANCE; ALGERIA.
 
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