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A study to determine TB treatment supporters' knowledge on TB treatment and prevention in Lusaka urban district/ Alice Inkaya.

By: Inkaya, Alice.
Material type: materialTypeLabelBookPublisher: Lusaka: University of Zambia , School of Medicine, 2004Edition: .Description: xii, 57p. : ill.Subject(s): Tuberculosis | Tuberculosis --prevention & control --ZambiaDissertation note: A study submitted in partial fullfilment of the requirements for the award of a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing. Summary: TB is among the top ten causes of morbidity and mortality in Lusaka Zambia.The number of TB cases has been rising rapidly over the years. Reasons for the rapid increase in Tb cases include; high rates of HIV/AIDS in sexually active age groups, poverty, overcrowding, late identification of TB cases and failure to adhere to treatment by clients. The aim of the study was to determine TB treatment supporter' knowledge on TB treatment and prevention in Lusaka urban district.
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A study submitted in partial fullfilment of the requirements for the award of a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing.

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TB is among the top ten causes of morbidity and mortality in Lusaka Zambia.The number of TB cases has been rising rapidly over the years. Reasons for the rapid increase in Tb cases include; high rates of HIV/AIDS in sexually active age groups, poverty, overcrowding, late identification of TB cases and failure to adhere to treatment by clients. The aim of the study was to determine TB treatment supporter' knowledge on TB treatment and prevention in Lusaka urban district.

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