Toward patient-centered tuberculosis preventive treatment: preferences for regimens and formulations in Lima, Peru.

ABSTRACT:

Background

To ensure patient-centered tuberculosis preventive treatment, it is important to consider factors that make it easier for patients to complete treatment. However, there is little published literature about patient preferences for different preventive treatment regimen options, particularly from countries with high tuberculosis burdens.

Methods

We conducted a qualitative research study using a framework analysis approach to understand tuberculosis preventive treatment preferences among household contacts. We conducted three focus group discussions with 16 members of families affected by tuberculosis in Lima, Peru. Participants were asked to vote for preferred preventive treatment regimens and discuss the reasons behind their choices. Coding followed a deductive app

SUBMITTER: Yuen CM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7802335 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature