Determinants of tuberculosis treatment adherence among patients taking anti-TB drugs in Borama, Somaliland
This study identified several factors significantly associated with TB treatment adherence in Borama. To improve treatment adherence, interventions should focus on addressing stigma, promoting access to healthcare, addressing socioeconomic determinants including housing, and addressing the financial and logistical limitations experienced by TB patients. They should also focus on adherence to medical advice.
Authors
- Md. Moyazzem Hossain (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3593-6936)
- Vitalis Okoth Odero
- Mohamed Said Hassan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2389-8717)
- Ubah Mohamed Ileye
Institutions
- Amoud University (SO)
- Jahangirnagar University (BD)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Public Health
- Published
- 2025-11-05
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-025-25151-4
- Primary Topic
- Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00