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  Predictors of Adherence to Latent Tuberculosis Infection Therapy in Latino Immigrants
 
 
Title: Predictors of Adherence to Latent Tuberculosis Infection Therapy in Latino Immigrants
Author: Ailinger, Rita L.
Black, Pat
Nguyen, Nga
Lasus, Howard
Appeared in: Journal of community health nursing
Paging: Volume 24 (2007) nr. 3 pages 191-198
Year: 2007-07-11
Contents: Adherence to Latent Tuberculosis Infection (LTBI) therapy is a continuing community problem. The purpose of this study was to examine the predictors of adherence to LTBI therapy in Latino immigrants at a public health clinic. A descriptive study was conducted to examine 153 randomly selected records from a population of Latino immigrant clients who had received a recommendation for 9 months of Isoniazid (INH) therapy. Most of the clients were women (64%), the mean age was 26.1, and the mean time in the U.S. was 4.58 years. The majority came from El Salvador, Bolivia, or Guatemala. Adherence dropped off in a linear fashion from month 1 (84%) to month 8 (34%). None of the demographic factors predicted adherence. Implications for community health nursing are discussed.
Publisher: Routledge
Source file: Elektronische Wetenschappelijke Tijdschriften
 
 

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