Publications by authors named "Miren Izaurieta-de Juan"
Objective: To analyze the perceptions and interactions of the actors involved in anti-tuberculosis treatment, and to explore their influence in treatment defaulting in Los Altos region of Chiapas, Mexico.
Material And Methods: From November 2002 to August 2003, in-depth interviews were administered to patients with PTB, patients' family members, institutional physicians, community health coordinators, and traditional medicine practitioners.
Results: We found different perceptions about PTB between patients and their families and among health personnel, as well as communication barriers between actors.