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Published in: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health 4/2010

Open Access 01-08-2010 | Original Paper

Multi-Level Barriers to LTBI Treatment: A Research Note

Authors: Linda Hill, Elaine Blumberg, Carol Sipan, Katharine Schmitz, Joshua West, Norma Kelley, Melbourne Hovell

Published in: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health | Issue 4/2010

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Abstract

Background This study describes the barriers to effective and timely LTBI treatment encountered in a research study on INH adherence in Latino adolescents. Method Participant study logs were reviewed, results of continuing medical education pretests for medical providers were examined, and participating medical facilities were contacted in order to construct a profile of multi-level barriers to LTBI treatment. Results A total of 285 TST positive Latino (96%) high school students were recruited into the trial. We encountered a lack of understanding of the gravity of tuberculosis infection among both the public and providers of health care. Parents and adolescents cited competing priorities, transportation problems and financial constraints as reasons for non-compliance. Discussion Improved education of the public and physicians is needed regarding the gravity of the disease and the value of treatment, as well as public and financial support for LTBI treatment by both the government and the medical community.
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Metadata
Title
Multi-Level Barriers to LTBI Treatment: A Research Note
Authors
Linda Hill
Elaine Blumberg
Carol Sipan
Katharine Schmitz
Joshua West
Norma Kelley
Melbourne Hovell
Publication date
01-08-2010
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health / Issue 4/2010
Print ISSN: 1557-1912
Electronic ISSN: 1557-1920
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10903-008-9216-5

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