Factors influencing treatment success in drug-susceptible tuberculosis patients in Ghana: A prospective cohort study.

ABSTRACT: Optimal rates of positive tuberculosis (TB) treatment outcomes are crucial for patient well-being and preventing the emergence of drug-resistant strains. Unfavourable outcomes present significant challenges to healthcare systems worldwide, making it essential to identify factors that influence treatment success. This study aimed to assess treatment outcomes and explore determinants of success to inform effective interventions and contribute to TB eradication efforts. Patients with active TB were monitored from treatment initiation to completion between January 2021 and December 2021. Data were collected using a Redcap-based tool to capture demographics, adverse reactions to antitubercular medications, and treatment outcomes. Quality of life was assessed using the Short-Form 12 version 2 qu

SUBMITTER: Djochie RDA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11844882 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature