Characteristics and prognostic factors of TB loss to follow up (LTFU) in Malaysia – A 5-year retrospective cohort from 2014 to 2018
Despite a declining trend in TB LTFU prevalence, younger age, urban residence, and lack of DOT during continuation remain key challenges. Strengthening DOT implementation and targeted interventions for at-risk groups are crucial for reducing TB LTFU and improving treatment adherence.
Authors
- Yuslina Zakaria (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3214-9040)
- Mohamad Rodi Isa (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8979-7794)
- Nurhuda Ismail (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3423-0475)
- Ahmad Yusri Abd Rani
Institutions
- Universiti Teknologi MARA System (MY)
- Hospital Sungai Buloh (MY)
- Universiti Teknologi MARA (MY)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Infection and Public Health
- Published
- 2025-07-24
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jiph.2025.102913
- Primary Topic
- Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Universiti Teknologi MARA
- Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia