Behavioral barriers in tuberculosis control: A literature review
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TB control programs currently emphasize the Direct Observed Therapy Short-Course (DOTS) strategy, promoted by the World Health Organization and the International UNION Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease. The current goals are to achieve 85% treatment success and 70% case detection. Among others, TB global control currently confronts two challenges to meet those goals: diagnosis delay and non-completion of treatment.
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