Publications by authors named "Antonia Lavenia"
Medication adherence is critical to the effectiveness of benznidazole (BZ) therapy for the treatment of Chagas disease. Assessing BZ adherence using traditional plasma sampling methods presents numerous challenges in resource-limited settings. Dried blood spot (DBS) sampling of BZ can be used to overcome logistical barriers and provides a less invasive method for assessing BZ levels.
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- * Researchers conducted interviews with key health program personnel, revealing significant barriers like lack of systematic case-finding, poor coordination, insufficient training, and patient-related issues.
- * The pilot program tested decentralization in ten health centers and suggested that enhanced coordination, better training, and effective use of monitoring tools could improve treatment strategies for Chagas disease.