Journal article
Low prioritization of latent tuberculosis infection—A systemic barrier to tuberculosis control: A qualitative study in Ontario, Canada
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Eliminating tuberculosis (TB) in low-incidence countries is an important global health priority, and Canada has committed to achieve this goal. The elimination of TB in low-incidence countries requires effective management and treatment of latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI). This study aimed to understand and describe the system-level barriers to LTBI treatment for immigrant populations in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area, …
Authors
Milinkovic DA; Birch S; Scott F; Newbold KB; Hopkins J; Saffie M; Essue BM
Journal
The International Journal of Health Planning and Management, Vol. 34, No. 1, pp. 384–395
Publisher
Wiley
Publication Date
1 2019
DOI
10.1002/hpm.2670
ISSN
0749-6753