Linkage to TB care: A qualitative study to understand linkage from the patients’ perspective in the Western Cape Province, South Africa

<h4>Background</h4> Delayed linkage to tuberculosis (TB) treatment leads to poor patient outcomes and increased onward transmission. Between 12% and 25% of people diagnosed with TB are never linked to a primary health care facility for continued care. The TB health program is for creatin...

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Main Authors: Nosivuyile Vanqa, Graeme Hoddinott, Baxolele Mbenyana, Muhammad Osman, Sue-Ann Meehan
Format: article
Language:EN
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2021
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Online Access:https://doaj.org/article/d58e41c726184a7796b01d3e0cef314e
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