Publications by authors named "Sichone W"
Measurement and determinants of tuberculosis outcome in Karonga District, Malawi.
Bull World Health Organ
October 1998
Article Synopsis
- The study explored factors affecting tuberculosis (TB) outcomes in Malawi from 1986 to mid-1994, focusing on survival rates, smear conversion, and relapse rates.
- Patients with less certain TB diagnoses had higher mortality rates, particularly those who were HIV positive, while those with confirmed diagnoses showed more favorable outcomes.
- Registration with the Ministry of Health was linked to lower mortality and default rates, highlighting the need for careful patient inclusion in TB outcome assessments due to the complexities introduced by HIV.