Cross-sectional analysis found a 14.4% non-adherence rate among TB patients in Dar es Salaam, highlighting methadone use as a risk factor for treatment failure.
Key Points
Non-adherence to tuberculosis medications was found to be 14.4% among patients in Dar es Salaam, indicating potential treatment challenges.
The analysis revealed that methadone use significantly increased the odds of non-adherence, with an adjusted prevalence ratio of 3.04.
A strong healthcare worker-patient relationship contributed to a decrease in non-adherence, highlighting the importance of effective communication.
This cross-sectional study utilized face-to-face interviews with 362 participants to assess adherence and associated factors.