Factors associated with adherence to treatment with isoniazid for the prevention of tuberculosis amongst people living with HIV/AIDS: a systematic review of qualitative data.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To systematically identify from qualitative data in the published literature the main barriers to adherence to isoniazid preventive therapy (IPT) for tuberculosis (TB) among people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA).

Methods

We searched ten data sources, including MEDLINE and EMBASE for articles published in peer-reviewed journals from inception through to December 2011 for evidence relevant to IPT for TB in relation to PLWHA. Studies were assessed for quality using the CASP critical appraisal tool for qualitative studies. Data extracted from studies were then analysed thematically using thematic synthesis.

Results

Eight studies, two of which were conducted within the same clinical trial, met the inclusion criteria. In addition to the influence of personal charact

SUBMITTER: Makanjuola T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3911939 | biostudies-literature | 2014

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature