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Results of a nationally representative cross-sectional household survey
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Success factors of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis
To identify the factors associated with the success of multidrug Colombia Email Address -resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) treatment related to patients and health personnel in six municipalities in Colombia with the highest number of cases. Using bifactorial and multifactorial logistic regressions, the association between successful treatment (cure or treatment compliance) and the Colombia Email Address characteristics of the patients, and of the doctors, nursing professionals and psychologists linked to the treatment, was analyzed. The importance of knowledge in the management of MDR-TB cases was explored through focus groups with these professionals. Of the 128 cases with MDR-TB, had a successful treatment. Only of the physicians and nursing professionals had satisfactory knowledge about MDR-TB. Colombia Email Address The logistic regression showed that being negative for HIV, being affiliated with the contributory health insurance scheme, being cared for by a male doctor and nursing professionals with sufficient knowledge were associated with a successful outcome of the treatment. The qualitative analysis showed the need to deepen and systematize the training of health personnel who attend to MDR-TB cases.