Publications by authors named "J Manikantan"
Indian J Tuberc
October 2015
Article Synopsis
- Pathanamthitta district has been implementing the Revised National Tuberculosis Control Program since 1993, facing challenges with approximately 5% of diagnosed TB patients not starting treatment and another 5% lost to follow-up during treatment.
- An intervention involving a Treatment Support Group (TSG) was introduced in 2013, aiming to provide social support, confidentiality, and empower patients to complete their treatment successfully.
- Following this intervention, the rate of patients lost to follow-up dropped significantly, indicating that social support for TB care can be effectively integrated into routine healthcare programs, especially in a literate and politically aware community.*
