Publications by authors named "Wanessa da Silva Peres Bezerra"

Article Synopsis
  • Tuberculosis (TB) remains a significant global health threat, largely due to gaps in care that hinder effective treatment adherence, such as patient abandonment and irregular medication use.
  • The article discusses a case of an immunocompetent patient with pulmonary TB who, despite following treatment protocols from 2017 to 2022, experienced treatment failures and ongoing health issues influenced by added complications like COVID-19 and pregnancy.
  • This case emphasizes the necessity for holistic and patient-centered care strategies, including psychological support, especially for patients identified as high-risk, to improve TB management and outcomes effectively.
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  • The study aimed to identify factors contributing to the likelihood of tuberculosis treatment discontinuation among patients in an outpatient setting in Brazil.
  • Researchers followed 148 patients over seven years and found that smoking, drug use, and a high abandonment risk score significantly increased the chances of discontinuing treatment.
  • The results indicated that smoking and undergoing retreatment were key independent risk factors for treatment abandonment, highlighting the importance of targeting patients at higher risk to improve treatment adherence.
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