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Effectiveness of routine tuberculosis education in a high-burden setting: A prospective observational cohort study

2026Open accessMakerere University

Abstract

Routine client education significantly increased TB knowledge, yet less than 10% achieved TB literacy. Post-education knowledge was independently associated with better early adherence, highlighting the need for more robust education interventions to optimize TB treatment outcomes.

Research topics

  • Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology
  • Diagnosis and treatment of tuberculosis
  • Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections

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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0344250

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